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Viconia Castle Farm

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Viconia Castle Farm

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Frontzate path through the greenery – Viconia Castle Farm loop from Diksmuide

38.2km

02:16

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2. Viconia Castle Farm – Viconia Kasteelhoeve loop from Koekelare

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3. Frontzate path through the greenery – Leaning Tower of Pervijze loop from Diksmuide

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02:23

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Guido De Graeve

May 14, 2019

The history of the farm goes back to the 12th century, when a sheepfold was built on higher ground between the salt marshes and mudflats of the Yser. In 1161, the fold was taken over by the Norbertine abbey of Vicogne in France and expanded to 130 hectares. The meadows were later surrounded by dikes and ramparts, making it an important centre for sheep farming.

18th century
The area fell into disrepair during the religious wars in the 16th and 17th centuries. In the 18th century, there was a revival that lasted until 1794, when all church property became state property and was sold publicly. At that time, the entire sold area consisted of: a monastery, a chapel, a caretaker's house, a farm with barns, a smithy, a cartwright's shop, staff houses, a windmill, sheep and horse stables, a sawmill, wood warehouses, bird cages and small livestock sheds, with a total of 219 hectares.

The domain mainly came into the hands of the De Smet and De Grave families and around 1900 the area was divided into plots. The castle and the farm then became the property of the Vernier-Valentin family from Roubaix. Degrave leased the property at that time. He was also mayor of the municipality and also had the new parish church built near the domain.

First World War
During the Battle of the Yser, the castle was taken by the German occupiers as an outpost in October 1914. The castle was completely destroyed during the war. After the war it was rebuilt in 1925 under the direction of the architect Camille van Elslande.

It is currently a holiday hotel.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 3, 2023

This impressive castle farm can be found on the banks of the Yser in the picturesque polder village of Stuivekenskerke. The first guests have stayed at this pearl since 1972. Today, this historic building, with a beautiful courtyard, is furnished as a modern and atmospheric hotel. The comfortable rooms are ideal for those who want to relax in the wide plain where the westerly wind sometimes playfully predominates.

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Viconia Castle Farm

1. Frontzate path through the greenery – Viconia Castle Farm loop from Diksmuide

2. Viconia Castle Farm – Viconia Kasteelhoeve loop from Koekelare

3. Frontzate path through the greenery – Leaning Tower of Pervijze loop from Diksmuide

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