Rolley Castle

Rolley Castle, locally known as Château de Rolley, lies in the hamlet of the same name, north of the city of Bastogne, in the province of Luxembourg in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

Although Rolley Castle was first mentioned in the 13th century, it was likely built in the 11th century. It was owned by the Lords of Boulland (or Bollands). In September 1475, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, visited Rolley Castle.

The Boulland family remained owners until 1578. After that, it changed hands through several other families via the female line. Around 1733, the castle was largely rebuilt. In 1752, the castle was finally transferred to a family unrelated to the Boullands. In the early 1900s, the Maus family acquired the castle and still owns it today.

During World War II, the occupants of Rolley Castle took in and hid British and then American airmen before helping them escape across Allied lines. In 1944, the castle became the headquarters of the American Army, and several senior US Army officers, including General Patton, met there in December.

Currently, Rolley Castle is used as holiday apartments and is available for guest visits. A nice castle in a rural area.

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