Description
The château of Jehay, 10km/6miles northeast of Huy, has under its roof one of the most interesting archaeological collections in Belgium, in addition to noteworthy paintings. On the site of a Romanesque castle the present day château was built in the 16th C. in an L-shape with characteristic checkered facade, surrounded by park land with ponds and lakes.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Architecture - Renaissance
Chateau de Jehay Highlights

Archeological Collection

In the Gothic vaults of the château alongside a speleological collection is the impressive archaeological collection which features a unique bone ice-skate and a prehistoric pipe made of human bone.

Art Collection

The extensive art collection of the present owner Guy van den Steen is displayed in some rooms of the house. It includes tapestries (Brussels, Aubusson), paintings (Tintoretto, Bruegel, Murillo,
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Bodegnee

A bridge from the courtyard reaches out to the garden at this castle.
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
Castle of Jehay
B-4140 Jehay - Amay
Belgium
Hours
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed14:0014:00
Closed18:0018:00
Tips
Open public holidays.
Visits only by request and only for groups of 20 or more.
Typical Visit
2 hours
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