Château de Forêt — Forgotten History, Rue Forêt-Village, Belgium

Forgotten History

Château de Forêt

Rue Forêt-Village, Belgium

Forêt Castle is a castle on Rue Forêt-Village in the Belgian town of Forêt, in the municipality of Trooz. The original rococo-style castle burned down in September 1944. The German occupiers wanted to take revenge on a number of Belgian resistance fighters hiding in the area. In the process, 57 resistance fighters were murdered by the heavily armed superior force and the castle was shot on fire.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Rue Forêt-Village, Belgium
Coordinates
50.58358, 5.69594
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q48564026

What is Château de Forêt?

Château de Forêt is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Château de la Fenderie, Nail Linden of Olne, Château de Haute-Fraipont, Fort de Fléron.

Where is Château de Forêt?

Château de Forêt is in Rue Forêt-Village, Belgium. Coordinates: 50.58358, 5.69594.

How do I get to Château de Forêt?

Château de Forêt is at Rue Forêt-Village, Belgium (50.58358, 5.69594). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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