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.