Completed for the Marquis Maximilien de Béthune as an imposing manor house on the outskirts of Brussels in the 1840s, the castle stands on a hill overlooking a lake set in a park with trees and flowerbeds of rhododendrons and azaleas, a magnificent place to stroll and relax.
Nowadays the Solvay Estate is classified as a Special Heritage of Wallonia and is owned by the region.
Château de la Hulpe History
In the heart of a domain classified as an exceptional Walloon heritage, lies the castle of La Hulpe.
Formerly owned by Count Solvay, this French-inspired chateau fills discerning clients with its magnificence.
On the ground floor, the castle has a suite of lounges, some more intimate, others more majestic, which form a harmonious and peaceful whole.
The large living room, covered with wood paneling and offering a breathtaking view of the park, can accommodate up to 100 people.
Other small, well-appointed lounges invite you to relax or party.
In cocktail formula, the castle can accommodate 400 people.
From the beginning, the castle of La Hulpe has seduced under its naive aspect "A la Moulinsart".
It is through this affable image, comfortably seated on his land, that he gives us his quiet strength and fertilizes our imagination.