Château fort de Logne

About the museum

The Château de Logne occupies one hectare of ruins and underground passages on top of a steep cliff overlooking the valleys of the Ourthe and the Lembrée. The discovery of prehistoric flint shows that the site is very old. In the 5th century it helped defend Roman territory; in the 9th century the monks of Stavelot sheltered the relics of Saint Remacle there during the Norman invasions; in the 11th century it became the main fortress of the abbey's estates. In 1138 Abbot Wibald had the entire site rebuilt.

In 1427 the abbey handed the castle to the de la Marck family, several members of which were nicknamed the “Sangliers des Ardennes” (Robert “le Diable” and Jeannot “le Bâtard”). Logne became a base for raids across the Ardennes and the lands of the prince-bishops. The castle was captured in 1521.

Today the visit takes in the ruins of the lord's residence, the upper courtyard, the barbican, the casemates and the 56-metre well, as well as a panorama over the Ourthe, the Ardennes ridges and the edge of the Condroz. Free audio guides in four languages accompany the visit. The site is run together with the Domaine de Palogne by the non-profit association D.T.V.L., with regular restoration work supported by the Walloon Heritage Agency and the Province of Liège.

Highlights

• One hectare of ruins and underground passages on top of a steep cliff
• 56-metre well, lord's residence, barbican and casemates
• Free audio guides in French, Dutch, German and English
• Treasure hunt for the “Gatte d'Or” included in the admission
• Panorama over the Ourthe and the Lembrée

Permanent exhibition

• Visite du château fort – Remains of the lord's residence, upper courtyard, barbican, casemates and the 56 m well, with audio guide.

Operated by

D.T.V.L. asbl (Domaine de Palogne)

Admission & discounts

Combined ticket for the castle and museums (€9 / €7.50 for the museums only). The combined ticket remains valid until the end of the tourist season; optionally, the falconry show (€6.50 adult, €5.50 child). The treasure hunt is included in the castle admission. Access to the Domaine de Palogne (car park, tavern, play area) is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle is not accessible to people with reduced mobility (steep path, many stairs, uneven ground). The Domaine de Palogne has two accessible car parking spaces, and the tavern has a ramp and accessible toilets. Information is available on the Access-i website. Dogs on a lead are admitted to the castle.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Treasure hunt for the “Gatte d'Or” included in the admission; medieval entertainment and school nature camps at the Domaine de Palogne. The steep path and stairs make access with a pushchair difficult.

Getting there & parking

In the province of Liège via the E25 motorway, exit 48.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Shop at the castle entrance (souvenirs, drinks, the comic book “Les cendres de Logne”); tavern at the Palogne farm with toilets, to use before the climb.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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