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Waleffe Castle

Name: Waleffe Castle
Rating: 2

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Location: Faimes, Waremme, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Les Waleffes

10.5km

02:41

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Vieux-Waleffe

11.1km

02:54

70m

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3. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Les Waleffes

4.37km

01:07

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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DirkWi

February 6, 2025

The history of Waleffe Castle begins with Jean Curtius (1551-1628) (also known as Jean de Cortes). After monopolizing the gunpowder trade to the Spanish armies of King Philip II, he became a wealthy industrialist. In addition to the gunpowder he brought back on his many voyages from Asia, Curtius also filled his boats with a great deal of Asian art, such as miniature Chinese porcelain vases and rice paper paintings, which can still be seen throughout the castle today.
It was Jean Curtius' grandson who had the castle built in 1706 as an extension to a 16th century farm.
Today, the castle is still inhabited by the Barons de Potesta de Waleffe, who have cared for the estate for 13 generations and are direct descendants of the great Curtius.
Source: waleffe.com

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Faimes, Waremme, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Waleffe Castle

1. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Les Waleffes

2. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Vieux-Waleffe

3. Mary and Child Pillar Shrine – Waleffe Castle loop from Les Waleffes

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