Castle ruins 'Montaigle' at Falaën (Belgium)

'Montaigle' was erected as a mighty castle in the 14th century on top of a rocky spur overlooking a green valley.

But 1554 meant the end of the castle when the French army besieged the stronghold and destroyed it completely.
Since then the ruins were used as a quarry by local farmers.

In the 19th century, some restorations were started but the castle was never rebuilt.

The house beneath the rocks is a private home. What a great place to live....... :-))

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