Ginneken Attractions

3km/2mi south of Breda is Ginneken, a large village which is now incorporated in the town, with the handsome moated castle of Bouvigne (17th C.), which formed part of the defenses of Breda. In 1614 the castle was purchased by William I's son Prince Frederick Henry, who made it his headquarters during the siege of Breda in 1637. In 1930 there was a plan to demolish the castle and build bungalows on the site, but the plan was frustrated when the municipality bought the castle and restored it. Since 1977 it has been occupied by the Hoogheemraadschap (Water Cooperative) of Western Brabant.