Le Château de Jehay

Explore the domain of Château de Jehay, a listed part of Wallonia’s Outstanding Heritage, an iconic site and one of Province de Liège’s most popular tourist attractions.

The building, with its very particular architecture described as “checkerboard”, which is unique in Europe, saw the light of day in the middle of the 16th century and has never stopped developing ever since as eras passed and proprietors came and went.

Two permanent exhibitions, “The Jehay Cabinet of Curiosities” and “Treasures from Ireland”, unveil the two complementary facets of the history of these collections of high-quality art. They are accessible at the heart of the domain’s dependencies.

The castle, surrounded by moats, is located amid an idyllic setting. The so-called “Italianate” parks and gardens are real leafy screens in which remarkable trees stand side by side with palisaded limes.
The former kitchen garden, dating from the 19th century, was recently restored. On the edge of the forest, enclosed by a brick wall and extending across one hectare, the place is perfect for daydreaming. Visitors come across old varieties of vegetables, edible flowers, fruit trees or delicate roses.

During the season, from the end of March to the end of October, the site is enlivened by various events that offer a special way of exploring it.

The provincial domain of Château de Jehay, a centuries-old cultural and tourist site that can be visited all year round!