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St. Donatus Church is located in the center of Larochette, right on the market square. It was built between 1860 and 1862 by architect Charles Arendt. The murals in the choir are by Nicolas Brücher (1874-1957) and are a feast for the eyes. St. Donatus Church in Larochette is currently closed for maintenance and can only be viewed from the outside.

The castle was built in the 13th century by Gaspard-Florent de Breiderbach in the English Gothic style. In 1813, it was acquired by the De Blochhausen family. Baron Félix de Blochhausen was born at the castle in March 1834 and died there in November 1915. The castle passed into the possession of the family of Charles de Broqueville in 1935. During World War II, American troops were stationed in the building. Inscriptions and graffiti from these soldiers can still be seen on the castle walls today. The castle was abandoned in 2002. Following the death of Baroness Claudine de Broqueville in January 2018, the castle was donated to the Luxembourg Red Cross. The Baroness wished that a music festival be held on the property after her death. To fulfill this wish, the Red Cross organized a three-day festival with 2,500 visitors from August 2 to 4, 2019. In 2022, the Red Cross expressed its desire to auction the château due to its poor condition and high maintenance costs. The Red Cross will receive two-thirds of the proceeds from the sale, and the remaining third will go to Claudine de Broqueville's legal heirs, with the Red Cross to invest the proceeds in other projects. The Red Cross held an auction, with the minimum bid being €5.2 million. Luxembourg entrepreneur Jos Bourg purchased the building in March 2021 and began renovations on the château. The National Institute for Built Heritage supported the renovations. From a distance, I find the condition of the building deplorable, even though it is beautifully situated.

Directly next to the carved text Hexelee there is a narrow rock passage that invites you to walk through.

Nice place for a break, even a trash can was provided.

A great place to stay with a friendly host. The perfect place to rest, recharge and plan new tours.

Another magnificent building in Larochette. Unfortunately this one was closed due to vandalism.

Have a rest and fill up your bottle

Keep your feet dry