From Gembloux to Corroy-le-Château

This 19th century building contains elements from the 13th century, such as its keep, which was part of the defensive system of the Duchy of Brabant against the County of Namur. The same applies to the chapel dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

The chapel dates from the second half of the 17th century. The coat of arms of Martin Draeck, abbot of Gembloux during this period, is embedded in an inner wall. Saint Adele is invoked to cure eye problems. 

The Arton is a stream which, in the Middle Ages, served as a boundary between the between the duchy of Brabant and the county of Namur. This boundary was disputed for centuries. La Large Eau is a place name that comes from the pronounced widening of the stream at this point.

Built in Romanesque style at the beginning of the 13th century, this It was modified until the 18th century. The church was part of the Abbey of Floreffe. Various elements can be seen inside: expositorium, statuesbaptismal font, etc.

This octagonal building from the second half of the 18th century was erected to commemorate the defeat of the Gueux (the name of the rebels from the Spanish Netherlands) against Don Juan of Austria. The large Christ on the Cross dates from the 16th century.

Corroy has never been sold throughout its history. It has successively been the property of the lords of Orbais, of Brabant, the counts of Vianden, of Sponheim, of Bavière, Palatine of the Rhin, of Nassau, the Princes of Orange, the counts of Nassau again, the counts of Corroy and today it belongs to their heirs, the marquesses of Trazegnies . Visits: 01/05 > 30/09 : 10:00 > 12:00 & 14:00 > 18:00 :- Sundaysand bank holidays ( May, June, September)- allweekendsand bank holidays(July, August ) 01/01 > 31/12: only groups minimum 100 pers.on request.