Chateau de Chimay, Wallonia, Belgium
4.0 (268 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Hainaut Province Castles
Nice interiour but the film was too long
Come and discover the history of the Château de Chimay presented by Stéphane Bern in the movie "Secrets de Chimay", broadcast in the Artists' House at : 10h00 - 10h45 - 11h30 - 13h30 - 14h15 - 15h00 - 15h45 and 16h30, followed by the tour inside the Castle and discover the hall, the Thierry Bosquet room, te weapons room, the portraits room, the winter garden and the chapel. Discover the new mini golf course and the escape room "The Council of Chimay Heirs".
Address
Rue du Chateau 14, Chimay 6460 Belgium
Mobile
Website
http://www.chateaudechimay.be/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:07
User Ratings
4.0 based on (268 reviews)
Reviews
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5Steven J 5:00 PM Aug 26, 2021
A marvelous experience
Superb visit to this architectural jewel, starting with a filmed documentary serving up a feast of historical context. And our group received a special treat. The indomitable Princess Elisabeth de Chimay, the 95-year-old châtelaine, gave us an impromptu presentation in the "Salon des Portraits". An utterly unique and unforgettable experience. Un grand merci à toute l'équipe du château. PS: There's an excellent gift shop attached to the château with the best selection of Chimay beers to be found in the town. Also a café with terrace overlooking the courtyard for quaffing said beers.
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5Andreyevich 5:00 PM May 31, 2017
Charming Chateau still inhabited by the Dowager Princess and her son's family
This is a charming Chateau situated in the centre of the town of Chimay. It is still the family home of the dowager Princess Elisabeth and her son Prince Philippe of Chimay. The Chateau has a fascinating and turbulent history dating back to the middle ages, possibly even 9th century. Only a few rooms on the ground floor may be visited but they provide plenty of interest. Visitors are provided with a tablet which provides a lot of information. There is also a guide in the Chateau who was pleasant and informative. The reception cum gift shop is small but attractive and the staff are helpful. One of the many stories worth finding out is that of the coming of the German army in 1940, and how they were deterred from raiding the sealed archive store. Another is how the citizens helped to save many treasures in the disastrous fire of 1935. There is an impressive 200 seat theatre which offers an unusual 3D film on the Chateau's history. The highlight of our visit was a chat with Princess Elisabeth herself who in her 90s still takes a keen interest in the Chateau and its visitors. She speaks excellent English albeit she said it was babyish as she learnt the language from her English nanny. We learnt of her fight to save the Chateau from near ruin and almost forced sale, now thankfully much restored to its former glory, thanks to the hard work of Princess Elisabeth and the support of her son and his third wife.
