Montragut Castle

Montragut Castle, locally known as Château de Montragut, lies in the woods on a rocky ridge above the village of Frahan, in the province of Luxembourg in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

Nothing is known about the history of Montragut Castle. It is not mentioned in historical records, but legend has it that it was home to fairies. It is believed to date back to the early 13th century.

The sparse remains of Montragut Castle sit on a 294-meter-high ridge in a loop of the Semois River.

Archaeological surveys in the past century have shown that the castle had a rectangular layout following the contours of the rocks. It featured three circular flanking towers and an enclosing wall. Evidence suggests the castle might never have been fully completed.

The site of Montragut Castle is open to the public. It’s part of a scenic walking trail called "Crêtes de Frahan." Since the remains are quite small, this one is mainly of interest to true castle enthusiasts.

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