Bouvigne Castle

Since 1973, the Brabantse Delta Water Authority has been the proud owner of this country estate on the southern side of Breda. The estate dates back to the fifteenth century and consists of a fairytale-like castle surrounded by three remarkable gardens. After a period of restoration, the castle was reopened in 1977 by the late Prince Claus. Today the building is not accessible to visitors.

The three castle gardens (a French, English, and German one) can, however, be visited. They were created between around 1913 and the 1930s, fully in line with the styles prevailing at the time.

The gardens of Bouvigne are open to visitors Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. They are closed on public holidays and during events.

The Siege of Breda
At least 17,000 loaves of bread and 10,200 liters of beer. That was the daily requirement for the Spanish soldiers who were stationed here over four hundred years ago during the Siege of Breda. Bread was therefore baked and beer was brewed on this very spot. The water for the beer came from the Mark River, while the grain came from Herentals and Lier. You can imagine that these grain transports made an attractive target for the opponents of the Spanish troops. They were frequently attacked, resulting in hunger and thirst among the Spanish soldiers. That there was a military camp here, we know thanks to archaeological research. In 2009, for example, musket balls and coins were found in the ground.

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