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Castle · Durbuy, Luxemburgo
Château fort de Logne
Ruins of a fortress of the abbey of Stavelot on a rocky spur between the Ourthe and the Lembrée, near Vieuxville. It was destroyed in 1521 by the troops of Charles V; it has underground chambers, a 56-metre well and a nearby museum.
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About Château fort de Logne
The Château fort de Logne stands on a rocky spur about 60 metres high, where the Lembrée valley meets the Ourthe, near the village of Vieuxville. The place appears in records from 862 under the name Lomna, as property of the abbey of Stavelot, and served as a refuge for monks during Norman attacks.
In the early 12th century, Abbot Wibald fortified the castle as an outpost on the western border of the principality of Stavelot. In 1427, short of money, an abbot pawned the fortress to the La Marck family, whose members became known as the Boars of the Ardennes. In 1521, Robert II de La Marck allied with the king of France against Emperor Charles V. The imperial army bombarded the castle from the surrounding hills, dismantled the walls and forbade reconstruction.
Today visitors can see the ruins, the north tower and the underground chambers cut into the rock, overlooking the valley. A 56-metre well, excavated between 1990 and 2003, revealed hundreds of everyday objects and weapons. Many of these items are displayed in the castle museum at the Ferme de la Bouverie in Vieuxville, about 1 km away, together with jewelry and objects from a Merovingian cemetery in the village.
The visit can be done independently with an audio guide. For families there is a treasure hunt with six riddles about the Gatte d'Or, the legendary golden goat, and in summer a birds of prey show.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half for the ruins and the underground chambers. Add an hour for the museum and another hour for the Circum Castellum trail, which is two kilometres long.
Best time
The season usually runs from 1 April to 11 November, in the afternoons, with extended hours in July and August. On rainy days the stones become slippery. Check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is located in the Domaine de Palogne, on the Route du Pâlogne, in Vieuxville, municipality of Ferrières, about ten kilometres by road north of Durbuy, via Bomal. Sy station on the Liège–Marloie train line is about one kilometre away. The entrance is through the farm at the bottom of the valley.
Tip
Buy the combined ticket with the Bouverie museum to understand what was found in the well. The Circum Castellum trail goes around the rock and passes a path with wheel ruts carved into the stone. Wear sneakers with good grip.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Château fort de Logne
Why is the Logne castle in ruins?
In 1521, the troops of Emperor Charles V bombarded the fortress, which was in the hands of the La Marck family, allied with France. Afterwards, the castle was dismantled and its reconstruction was forbidden.
Who were the Boars of the Ardennes?
It was the nickname of members of the La Marck family, lords of Logne in the late Middle Ages, known for wars against their neighbours.
Is the castle open year-round?
No. The season usually runs from April to mid‑November in the afternoons. Groups can arrange guided visits outside that period.