Fées Castle

Fées Castle, locally known as Château des Fées, which literally translates to Castle of the Fairies, lies in the woods south of the village of Bertrix, in the province of Luxembourg in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

The remains of Fées Castle are located on a rocky promontory at the confluence of two valleys: the Semois River and the Munos stream. Its rear was protected by a dry valley connecting these two valleys.

Archaeological evidence indicates that the site dates back to Gallo-Roman times (3rd-4th century), likely used by the Leti, barbarian auxiliary troops, during the reign of Roman Emperor Maximian.

The site remained in use until the 11th or 12th century. Excavations have uncovered remains of an entrance, curtain walls, a tower, and a dwelling. Today, only low walls with little architectural detail are visible.

In 1706, the site was mentioned in an order by Louis XIV of France as one of 28 sites along the Semois River meant to protect this boundary, similar to Montragut Castle and Liresse Castle.

Today, Fées Castle is freely accessible. Although there isn’t much to see, the wooded surroundings are beautiful.

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