Top 11 Castles around Ieper

Formerly called 'Chalet Schabaillie' after the builder and former resident, brickmaker A. Schabaillie. Mansion with a tower that gives the whole a castle-like appearance. The property stands in the middle of a still partly wooded garden with an L-shaped coach and stable wing to the north of which the facade faces the street. A garden pavilion leans against the garden wall to the northeast. On the street side, there is a low garden wall with a gate between pedestals to the right of the paved driveway. The whole was later divided: the former coach and stable wing now serves as a warehouse, part of the garden on the street side was subdivided and includes low new construction. The eclectic architectural style is characterized, among other things, by the decorative use of yellow and yellow-painted bricks and refers to similar local 'castles' from the same period. Mansion on a rectangular floor plan. Double house of two bays + central tower and entrance risalit of one bay + a wide bay ending in a dormer window with a gable roof, and two storeys under a hipped roof with an iron ridge, decorated with lilies, small dormers, and high chimneys, among other things. A year stone 1900 is incorporated into the gable. Red brick construction with the use of yellow bricks for horizontal facade bands, corner stones, finishing panels, and relieving arches of the Tudor and round arched openings. A wooden loggia is located to the right on the main floor. Tower with three storeys under a truncated pyramidal roof with a lantern under a slate spire. The other facades have a similar facing. On the left side of the rear facade, there is a partly adjoining low extension (kitchen) under a hipped roof (ridge direction perpendicular to the main house, mechanical tiles), in a matching architectural style; conservatory against the garden facade. L-shaped coach and stable wing of one and a half storeys under a gable roof with mechanical tiles. The striking corner tower with a slate spire is crowned with iron decoration, referring to the ridge of the mansion. The inscription 'Anno 1914' is incorporated into the plastered casement of the dormer window. Analogous brick architecture; additional decorative motifs of yellow brick, including St. Andrew's crosses. The street facade is a variation on the traditional gable facade: the stepped gable with a Bruges bay, and the central arched coach gate above which is a round arched window crowned with a cross of yellow brick. The garden pavilion against the northeast garden wall is a variation on the medieval dovecote type. Octagonal low building under a slightly constricted spire (slate) with wooden dormers. Matching architectural style. Source: DELEPIERE A.-M. & HUYS M. 1989: Inventory of cultural heritage in Belgium, Architecture, Province of West Flanders, District of Ypres, Canton Poperinge, Building through the centuries in Flanders 11n2, Brussels - Turnhout. Authors: Delepiere, Anne Marie; Huys, Martine Date: 1989 Text made available by: Agency for Immovable Heritage (AOE) Additional information Number 20 forms the last part of the stable wing. The part facing the street has since been demolished, but the rear part with the tower is still preserved. Information obtained from the Intermunicipal Immovable Heritage Service CO7 (July 29, 2021). Authors: Jacobs, Els Date: 11-04-2022 Text made available by: Agency for Immovable Heritage (AOE)

Zonnebeke, a charming municipality in West Flanders, is a place where history and nature come together. Known for its role in the First World War, it is home to impressive memorial sites such as Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest British military cemetery in the world. In addition to its historical significance, Zonnebeke offers beautiful landscapes and recreational routes, ideal for a trip through the rolling Flemish countryside. The Zonnebeke Castle Estate is an absolute must, where you can not only enjoy the green surroundings, but also take a culinary break at Koklikoo, a charming place for lunch, coffee and sweet temptations.

Château du Parc, or Château de Vlamertinge, is a 19th-century castle in Vlamertinge, a municipality of Ypres in West Flanders. Located west of the Kemmelbeek stream, the castle was built between 1857 and 1858 by order of Pierre-Gustave du Parc (who would become Viscount in 1888), based on plans by architect Joseph Schadde. The castle is built in the Neo-Flemish Renaissance style and has a relatively symmetrical layout. During the First World War, the castle was damaged by war; it was restored in 1920.

The Polderhoek is currently a forgotten piece of land near the A19 motorway, next to the Witches Monument. It is almost unthinkable, but during the war there was a beautiful park in the Polderhoek valley. The southern Polderhoek Castle stood in the middle of the park. The Polderhoek Castle, popularly known as the “Flower Castle”, was one of the most beautiful castles in the region. The castle was built around 1850, was over 30 hectares in size and had Italian architectural influences. From the beginning of the First World War, the beautiful park was occupied by the Germans. In 1914, the front ran right through it and the park was then on German territory. On 4 October 1917, British troops succeeded in taking the northeastern part of the park. However, they did not get any further and the offensive was stopped on the ridge. The entire area was shot to pieces and the Reutelbeek, which flowed through the park, formed a wide swamp. Triggered? Want to know more about the war past? Click through to https://www.toerismezonnebeke.be/nl/zien-en-doen/polderhoek-chateau-verdwenen-kasteel/

The castle was built in 1925 by order of Jacques Bruneel de la Warande, mayor of Kemmel. Previously there was a castle, which was destroyed in 1918 during the First World War. Architects were Henri Carbon and Charles Pil. After the castle served as a holiday home for a while, it was put into use as the town hall of Heuvelland in 1979. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_De_Warande

Part of the domain is always accessible to hikers, another part around the castle is private property. Because it is being restored with government money, it is open to the public on certain (Saturday) days.

The beautiful castle grounds are central to the town of Zonnebeke. Here you will also find the Passchendaele Museum and Koklikoo, an excellent restaurant. This is accessible through an imposing stone gate next to The Church of Our Lady.

Château du Parc, or Château de Vlamertinge, is a 19th-century castle built between 1857 and 1858 by order of Pierre-Gustave du Parc. During World War I, the castle was damaged by war; it was restored in 1920.