Modave Castle

The impressive castle on a rocky outcrop in the valley of Hoyoux, 14 km from Huy. Consists of 2 parts: the castle itself and the hotel (where I stayed one night). The Castle was built in the 13th century, although its current appearance is the result of the reforms introduced in the 17th century by Jean-Gaspard-Ferdinand de Marchin with very Frenchified taste. It's a huge castle, consisting of 20 rooms, each more impressive than the last. Particularly striking is the richly decorated walls and ceilings with stucco (Jean-Christian work Hansche), coffered ceilings, crown molding, and even the pedigree of Count Marchin.