- Attractions
- Châteaux
- Museum or Interpretation Centre
- Park (castles)
- Park/garden
- Architectural heritage
The castle of Lavaux-Saint-Anne, its three museums, its park and gardens in the province of Namur are sure to enchant the whole family.
History
This striking fortified castle dates back to the 15th century. It combines medieval and Renaissance architecture with three distinctive domed towers and a keep surrounded by a moat with a drawbridge. The buildings fell into disrepair in the 19th century but were faithfully and extensively restored in the 1930s. Today the chateau demonstrates how successive generations kept abreast of the changing techniques of warfare which rendered the massive keeps and battlements obsolete.
3 museums
There are three museums now housed in the chateau:
- the museum of the Lords of Lavaux shows daily life in the castle of the 17th century
- the Nature and Hunting Museum on the first floor is dedicated to the flora and fauna of the Famenne region. A whole room is dedicated to falcons
- The Museum of Rural Life focuses on the 19th and beginning of the 20th century.
An ecological zone
Outside the castle, beyond the moat, a wetland area with lakes and reed beds has been created with bird watching hides and viewing platforms connected by raised walkways.
Family fun
Visitors can explore the castle solo or join a guided tour (booking requested) in French, English or Dutch. The little ones can dress up as princesses or knights and imagine their own adventures.
Contact
Please click here to see the list of facilities and activities accessible to visitors with reduced mobility in the region. Wallonia has developed the Access-i program to give travellers a clear understanding of what the infrastructures offer.
While Château Sainte Anne is not yet Access-i certified, it is doing its best to make visits more accessible to visitors with specific needs:
Persons with reduced mobility can only access part of the site - the French gardens and the ponds trail.
Please contact them directly for further details.
Services
Outdoor catering
Equipement
Picnic area - Daylight - Shop - Training materials on request - Training materials provided - Car parking - Motor Home parking - Cycle rack - Parking
Animals
Pets allowed
Visites
Guide available/groups - EN - FR - NL