The castle was built in the 18th century by the Marches family, who were the lords of Guirsch. The castle is in Lorraine style, with a porch tower, a main building and a farm surrounded by a large French garden. The castle is today owned by the Wykerslooth family of Rooyesteyn, who only allow public access during special events such as heritage days.
The castle was built in the 18th century by the Marches family, who were the lords of Guirsch. The castle is in the Lorraine style, with a porch tower, a main building and a farm surrounded by a large French garden. The castle is now owned by the Wykerslooth family of Rooyesteyn, who only allow public access during special events such as heritage days.
The centre of Guirsch was classified in 2003 as an architectural ensemble of Wallonia and Belgium (historical site). Guirsch is a very pretty village located about 5 kilometres from Arlon, towards the north-east. It stretches along a ridge from the municipal school to the castle. In the Saint-Willibrord church, parts of which date from the 17th century, there is a relief with the coat of arms of the "de Cobreville" of Guirsch with the motto "If God wills". The very large and beautiful monumental castle, built in the second half of the 18th century, overlooks a wooded park.