Haspengouw · Belgium
One château.
A world around it.
From above, you see how everything comes together. The château among the trees, the gate tower beside the bridge and terraces along the water. Beyond them lies the green countryside of Haspengouw.
Discover the outdoor terraces ↗Centuries of history.
Still full of life.
Château de la Motte grew from a fortified site into a château surrounded by water and greenery. Cross the bridge and you can see centuries of history side by side.
- 14th century
Medieval roots
Between 1342 and 1367, the de Brouckom family appears in the estate’s history. A fortified residential tower or stronghold stood here at the time.
- 16th century
The gates remain
Under the de Rijckel family, the entrance takes the form of a tower. The old core of the gate tower survives the fire of 1690.
- 1758
A new chapter
Baron de Herckenrode has the château rebuilt and extended. The estate takes shape once more around the water.
- 19th century
The château today
The Ulens family develops the château and landscaped park further. Turrets, stepped gables and Gothic Revival details give the estate its distinctive character.
- 1995–1997
From heritage to hospitality
Following years of vacancy, renovation began in 1995. In 1997, the estate took on a new role in hospitality. Today, people gather here to dine, celebrate and enjoy life.
More about this heritage: the château and the park in the Flemish heritage inventory.
A view
that stays with you.
The little encounters
The charm is
in the details.
A peacock wandering past the tables. A glimpse across the water. A warmly lit salon. These little encounters make a visit to Château de la Motte its own.
Take a seat on the terrace, enjoy the surroundings and stay a little longer.
A first
introduction.
Take a flight over the estate and see how it all comes together.
Take a first look
inside.
Discover the estate and De Kleine Motte
in our interactive tours.
The château estate
From courtyard to celebration room: explore at your own pace.
The 360 Totaal tour loads when you click.Drag to look around. Click the markers to continue exploring.
Open in a separate window ↗Château de la Motte in pictures
