Château Tromcourt

Top choice in Wallonia


Around 3km northwest of Mariembourg, near the N5, is this welcoming, family-owned 1660 stone mansion with turret, banquet hall and lots of imitation old-master paintings. The lounges are packed with re-gilded classic furniture and ceramic fireplaces. The well-appointed rooms have soft beds, and breakfast is €10. A great attraction is the chance to hand feed the wallabies, llamas and deer.


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