Oupeye Castle

Oupeye Castle, locally known as Château d'Oupeye, lies in the town of Oupeye, in the province of Liège in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

The first recorded mention of a castle at this site dates back to 1176. During the 12th and 15th centuries, the castle suffered extensive damage from major fires. It was owned by the Lords d'Oupeye, the Prince-Bishop of Liège, and several noble families until 1600.

In that year, the Curtius family, known for being prominent weapons merchants from Liège, became the owners. Although the castle was in ruins at that time, they rebuilt it. Later, ownership of the castle was contested in several court cases and even in a real duel, which occurred on the streets of Liège and resulted in the death of Mathieu de Sarolea. Afterward, various families held ownership until the 20th century, when it finally came into the possession of the community of Oupeye.

In 1980, the castle was restored and now serves a cultural function for the local community.

Of the original 12th-century building, only the general structure of the keep remains, with walls 1.70 meters thick. The other buildings date back to the 17th century.

I think this is a nice little castle, and taking a walk in the park below it provides a great view.

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