Château de Fontaine

The Château de Fontaine is a stately castle located in Croix, France.

History

• The chateau replaced an earlier medieval castle, of which there are remains in the north east corner. The lordship of Fontaine, which included Anthée, Morville and Miavoye, spanning the counties of Namur and Agimont in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, was seated here.

Architecture

The chateau is built of limestone and is U-shaped, open to the south, with towers on each corner. A farm lies to the east with the same plan, facing the chateau's open side. The two-story chateau was probably built in stages in the 16th century. Other buildings were erected in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Renovation

The chateau was renovated in neo-traditional style between 1907 and 1909, giving it a uniform appearance with raised towers and added windows and decorations.

Location

The château de Fontaine lies to the south of the village of Anthée in a valley surrounded by woods. It is located near the intersection of the main road from Namur to Luxembourg and the road from Dinant to Liège, in the municipality of Onhaye, Wallonia, Belgium.

Current Status and Use

The current status and use of the chateau are not specified.

Heritage Status

The château de Fontaine is a listed monument (mhs) since 1951.