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The following information is taken from an information panel on site: Framed by an avenue of protected purple beech trees, the Château de Dieupart presents itself in a significantly altered form today. Nevertheless, it retains an impressive late 17th-century façade on its southwest side, constructed of sandstone and limestone rubble. Some original architectural elements are still recognizable, including tall, round-arched windows on the ground floor and characteristic relieving arches. The history of the site begins in the 15th century, when an ironworks with a blast furnace and forge developed here. In 1889, parts of these old facilities were converted into a power station. Later, the château was repurposed and transformed into a camping and caravanning center. On the heights above Dieupart, there once stood another château, the "Vieux-Jardin" (Old Garden). This medieval structure no longer exists; it was destroyed in 1286 by John I of Brabant. According to legend, some of the limestone blocks used in the Church of Saints-Anges in Dieupart came from this former fortress. Remnants of the structure can still be found in the woods above the southern slope of Dieupart. The Château de Dieupart has been a listed historical monument since December 11, 1986.

The castle's origins date back to the 11th century. It was first documented in 1155, but the first buildings probably date back to the time of Bishops Henry of Verdun (1075–1091) and Otbert (1091–1119). As one of twelve residences of the Prince-Bishop of Liège, it served to defend the eastern border of the principality.

Limburg but in Liège, with a big dash of history...

Nice terrace in the sun

This former town hall, built between 1681 and 1687, hosts exhibitions and houses a model of Limburg from the year 1632. The portal is decorated with a shield of the Burgundian cross. In the basement you will find one of the oldest seals in the city.

The capital of the former Duchy of Limburg was considered an impregnable fortress. The former stronghold of Limburg occupies a strategic location on the banks of the Vesdre, between the ramparts of Herve and the Ardennes massif. Limburg's architectural legacy, which towers above everything from a steep rock, has been included in its entirety in the list of Wallonia's exceptional heritage. In addition to the site, many private monuments have also been protected since 1980.

Franchimont: a former fortress of the Bishop of Liège in the north of the Belgian Ardennes. The castle of Franchimont (province of Liège, municipality of Theux) was one of twelve residences and fortresses of the Principality of Liège. The fortress was first mentioned in writing in 1155, but the first buildings were probably built during the time of the bishops Henry of Verdun (1075-1091) and Otbert (1091-1119). During the feudal period, both bishops vigorously defended the principality. Nestled in the middle of "non-Liège" territories (Duchy of Limburg and Luxembourg, as well as the Principality of Stavelot), the country thus had not only a defense system, but also an administrative and judicial center where the representative of the Prince-Bishop resided. The castle defended a mark, a kind of border

The ruins of Franchimont Castle (French: Château de Franchimont) stand on a rocky outcrop in the Ardennes in the municipality of Theux, about eight kilometers from Spa. Franchimont is the name of a former fortress and, until the Liège Revolution, a margraviate in the diocese of Liège. The castle complex originated from a building from the 11th to 12th centuries, which was supplemented by a large protective wall at the beginning of the 16th century. The first written mention dates back to 1156, from the time of Bishop Henry II of Liège. The castle was demilitarized around 1650, as the artillery technology that had been developed in the meantime meant that it was vulnerable to attack from the neighboring hills. After that, it was mostly used as a prison, but also as a summer residence for nobles. In 1676, Louis XIV ordered its destruction, but it was only partially carried out. In the following century, the castle was visited by several crowned heads because of its peculiarities. Since 1967, it has belonged to a non-profit foundation that carries out restoration and maintenance work and carries out excavations in the area surrounding the castle. Today, Franchimont is a tourist destination, with a railway station on the Verviers-Spa-Géronstère railway line.