Royal Castle of Ciergnon
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Attribution: By Paul Hermans - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24443117
The Royal Castle of Ciergnon is a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian Royal Family. The domain with its woods, river and vast hunting grounds was acquired in 1840 by King Leopold I of Belgium at the request of his spouse Queen Louise-Marie.
At first a hunting lodge was erected on a beautiful terrace overlooking a deep forested valley. The present chateau was erected later by King Leopold II of Belgium. Since then it has always served as a holiday retreat to the Royal Family.
At first a hunting lodge was erected on a beautiful terrace overlooking a deep forested valley. The present chateau was erected later by King Leopold II of Belgium. Since then it has always served as a holiday retreat to the Royal Family.
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