Visit : Architectural Heritage, Castle

Fortified Castle of Bouillon and its Bird of Prey Spectacle

Address:
Esplanade Godefroid 1
6830 BOUILLON
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Opening Dates
- from Sunday 1 April 2012 to Saturday 30 June 2012
  - Week : 10:00-18:00
  - Weekend : 10:00-18:30
- from Sunday 1 July 2012 to Friday 31 August 2012
  - Daily : 10:00-19:00
- from Saturday 1 September 2012 to Sunday 30 September 2012
  - Week : 10:00-18:00
  - Weekend : 10:00-18:30
- from Monday 1 October 2012 to Friday 30 November 2012
  - Daily : 10:00-17:00
- from Saturday 1 December 2012 to Monday 31 December 2012
  - Week : 13:00-17:00
  - Weekends and Christmas holidays : 10:00-17:00

The castle-fortress of Bouillon is one of the most ancient and interesting remains of feudalism in Belgium

It was built on three rocky outcrops overhanging the Semois river and is characterised by a labyrinth of corridors and huge vaulted halls.

Don't miss the falconry spectacle every day from 1 March to 11 November and every weekend and school holidays.

Take a tour around the educational exhibit on birds-of-prey included in the ticket and the exhibition on all things written: "Scriptura, from plume to PC".

You can also combine your visit to the castle with the Archéoscope Geoffrey of Bouillon and the Museum of the Duchy.

The castle and its history

The fortress, whose origins lie in the 7th century, was established by Geoffrey, leader of the first Crusade (1906).

It was occupied by the militia until 1830 and was subsequently modernised under the famous architect Vauban.