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Château de Val-Duchesse
The Château de Val-Duchesse is a historic castle located in the Auderghem district of Brussels, distinguished by its former function as a priory and its current role as an accessible cultural heritage site.
History+
The origins of the estate date back to 1262, when Adelaide of Burgundy, Duchess of Brabant and widow of Henry III, founded a priory for women. The current castle building was constructed in 1780 and originally served as the residence for the prioress of the monastery.
Location+
The Château de Val-Duchesse is situated in Brussels-Auderghem, part of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. It is located at an altitude of approximately 52 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, visitors have the opportunity to tour the castle and explore its historic rooms. It is managed by the Belgian Royal Trust.
Nearby+
- Abbey of Hertoginnedal (religious building), approx. 0.1 km away
- Château Sainte-Anne (castle), approx. 0.2 km away
- Rouge-Cloître Monastery (religious building), approx. 1.1 km away
- Château Valduc (castle), approx. 1.5 km away
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