Question 1

When was Château d’Attre built?

Accepted Answer

The present château was built in 1752 by the Count of Gomegnies, on the ruins of a medieval fortress. It is a neoclassical building whose period architecture and furnishings are remarkably well preserved.

Question 2

What is the artificial rock at Château d’Attre?

Accepted Answer

The artificial rock is a romantic garden folly built in 1788 in the grounds of Château d’Attre. Standing 33 metres tall, it is one of the most spectacular garden follies in Belgium and can be visited during guided tours.

Question 3

Which families have owned Château d’Attre?

Accepted Answer

Château d’Attre has been owned successively by the de Gomegnies family (who built it in 1752), then by the Duval de Beaulieu family from 1804, and finally by the de Meester de Heyndonck family from 1899, who remain the current owners of the estate.

Question 4

When was the landscaped park at Château d’Attre laid out?

Accepted Answer

The English-style landscaped park was redesigned from 1780 onwards. It covers 17 hectares along the Dendre river and is listed as an Exceptional Garden of Wallonia and a Remarkable Garden (French label). It contains several romantic features: an artificial rock, a Swiss chalet, the Vignou Tower and a 15th-century dovecote.

History of Château d’Attre – From 1752 to the Present Day

Construction of the present château

Construction of the artificial rock

Transfer to the Duval de Beaulieu family

Further additions to the park

Transfer to the de Meester de Heyndonck family

History of Château d’Attre – From 1752 to the Present Day

(1) Construction of the present château

(2) Construction of the artificial rock

(3) Transfer to the Duval de Beaulieu family

(4) Further additions to the park

(5) Transfer to the de Meester de Heyndonck family

Construction of the present château

Construction of the artificial rock

Transfer to the Duval de Beaulieu family

Further additions to the park

Transfer to the de Meester de Heyndonck family