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The Château de Faulx-les-Tombes was originally built in the 10th century as a fortified tower, of which few remains remain of the medieval structure. Around 1340, the castle came into the possession of the Marbaix family. The castle changed hands several times and in 1665 came into the possession of Count Rasse Erasme de Corswaren, whose descendants retained the castle until the French Revolution. The western facade of the current building dates from 1563, but most of the castle was completely rebuilt between 1867 and 1872 in the Romantic style by architect Henri Beyaert, who also designed several famous buildings in Brussels. In 1961, the castle was severely damaged by fire, but it was fully restored to its original style. From 1972 onwards, it was owned by the municipality of Etterbeek and used for purposes including school trips and social tourism. The castle was converted into a hotel and restaurant, but the business eventually went bankrupt in 1988, and the property was put up for sale. Today, the castle is privately owned and not open to the public. It is idyllically situated in a wooded setting along the Samson River.

デュルビュイは1078年（ドルブイとして）および1084年（現在の名前で）に初めて言及されました。最初の居住の痕跡は、グラフ・ピエール・ドルセルによるアンティクリナール洞窟の発掘調査で発見されました。ドルセル家は現在もデュルビュイ城に住んでいます。 現在の城の前には、すでに他の城が存在していました。ルクセンブルクの記録によると、かつて城が破壊され、11世紀にはヘンリー2世・デ・プエルによって別の城が建設されました。彼は教皇ステファン2世の妹である母親のラゲリンと、その夫であるナミュールのアルベール2世からその領地を譲り受けていました。1156年頃、その城は炎によってひどく損傷し、リンブルク公国の継承戦争中にさらに数回破壊されました。 1412年からデュルビュイはブルゴーニュ家のもとに入り、15世紀末には、現在の城はマクシミリアン・オブ・オーストリアによって、ラ・マルク家のすべての城とともに破壊されました。デュルビュイの他に、ロニエ城とラ・ロッシュ城も含まれます。 1628年、グローベンドンクの男爵アントワーヌ・シェッツが40,000金マルクという非常に高額でデュルビュイの領地を借り受けました。彼は男爵であると同時に、グロベンドンク伯爵、ティルブルフとゴイルの領主、ピュルとピュルデルボス、そしてウェツマールでもありました。彼はスペイン人に仕え、八十年戦争中にスヘルトーヘンボス（デン・ボス）の防衛を指揮していました。71歳で、彼はレーウェン包囲戦中にレーウェン市の総督でもありました。 そして彼は、今日まで城に住み続けているドルセル家の長い系譜の最初の人物となりました。 1731年、当時のドルセル公爵によって城は再建されました。 デュルビュイのドルセル家の財産を取得したドルセル伯爵夫人オーギュスタは、1880年から1882年にかけて、ナミュールの建築家ティリアンの助けを借りて城を近代化しました。 第二次世界大戦中、城は数回占領され、1944年のアルデンヌ攻勢中に、アメリカの解放者によって野戦病院として使用され、ビリヤード台が手術台として使用されました。 出典：現在の居住者であるジャン＝ミシェル・ドルセル伯爵のウェブサイトにあるWord文書の歴史的概要、https://www.chateaudedurbuy.be/historique.html

Built in the Middle Ages, only the keep and a few architectural elements remain from that period. After its partial destruction in the mid-17th century, it was restored and transformed into an elegant pleasure palace. The French-style park and gardens, redesigned in the 19th century, are part of the Parks and Gardens of Wallonia, designated as an exceptional cultural heritage site. They are free to enter during the castle's opening hours. Magnificent rose beds adorn the grounds. To learn more about the park and its grounds, you can download audio guides at https://www.modave-castle.be/les_jardins. Source: https://visitwallonia.de/de/content/ausergewohnlichen-garten-das-schloss-von-modave

Opening Hours: From March 30 to November 15 Daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission at 4:45 PM) Closed on Mondays (except public holidays and July/August) Special opening at Christmas Further information can be found on the Modave Castle website: https://www.modave-castle.be/infos_pratiques

The footbridge over the Ourthe in Durbuy offers a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding nature. This pedestrian bridge connects the charming old town with the green opposite side and offers a unique perspective on the smallest town in Belgium.

Located on the banks of the Ourthe River, the village of Durby is picturesque thanks to its rich history and remarkably well-preserved architecture. It is considered the smallest village in the world. The downside is that it attracts large crowds during the summer months.

The colorful K-dolls (giant dolls) welcome us in the smallest city in the world. Streets, alleys and squares are filled with culinary bon vivants and sweet tooths. The old legendary castle is today only a shadow of a legend and appears to be passé for the occasional day tripper. New legends have taken over Durbuy and embraced it financially. Wout Bru (Chef Le Sanglier des Ardennes) enjoys his terrace while his cash register rings… Wonderful vapors swirl down in the old meander of the Ourthe. People stick together in the narrow alleys to catch a glimpse of the gingerbread house Désirée Durbuy. Roger Van Damme has taken up post at his fence and gradually allows sweet tooths into his 'Chocolate Factory'. In all this hustle and bustle, Marc Coucke (entrepreneur – multi-millionaire) tries to attract the flow of people to his tourist train with 'cookies'. Unfortunately, his honeyed talk is not for us. We leave the crumbs for what they are... It's getting too busy for us, the fence is down. Understanding, Roger nods, Wout swallows and we leave Marc, who feels like a king, at 'his Boudewijn Park'. Along the old meander we quickly seek out other and higher spheres. Want to read our full experience? Click through to https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/554840000

Modave Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park, which is part of a 450 hectare nature reserve. You can enjoy the French gardens, the views of the valley, and the walks in the woods.