Veves Castle

Veves Castle - Château de Vêves, Celles, Namur Province, Walloon Region, Kingdom of Belgium.

The Château de Celles, also known as Château de Vêves, classified as an exceptional heritage site, is one of the most remarkable examples of 15th-century military architecture. According to tradition and chronicles, the foundations of the original castle date back to the time of Pepin of Herstal (670–714), who was drawn to the area by the presence of Saint Hadelin and the favorable position of the hill, which overlooks and commands the old road from Dinant to Rochefort. Destroyed in 1200 and rebuilt in 1230, the buildings were burned down at the beginning of the 15th century and were later restored after the fire. The castle remained a fortress until the end of the Middle Ages. During the Renaissance, the buildings underwent a complete transformation; later, under Louis XV, further modifications were made, mainly concerning the interior layout, including wood paneling, alcoves, and wall windows. The layout forms an irregular triangle flanked by four large towers and two smaller ones.