{"id":1794,"date":"2025-08-15T16:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:16:25","slug":"chateau-guillermo-in-lardennais-een-droom-hersteld-in-het-hart-van-de-ardennen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/chateau-guillermo-in-lardennais-een-droom-hersteld-in-het-hart-van-de-ardennen\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo Featured in L\u2019Ardennais: A Dream Restored in the Heart of the Ardennes"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, L\u2019Ardennais shone a spotlight on the timeless charm of Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo \u2014 and we couldn\u2019t be more honored. Nestled in the quaint village of La Moncelle, in the heart of the French Ardennes, our beloved ch\u00e2teau was recently featured in the regional paper\u2019s special series on castle life. The story? One of love at first sight, slow restoration, and a Flemish dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Modest Castle With a Storied Past<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dating back to the 19th century, the castle has witnessed war, peace, and generations of change. Originally built by Count De Viry, it was once a noble retreat for leisure and hunting. During World War II, it was occupied by German forces \u2014 traces of that chapter still linger inside. Following the war, it changed hands, eventually being purchased by Edel Van Riet\u2019s father in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What started as a dream passed down from father to son became a mission. In 2023, Edel inherited the property and renamed it Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo. Since then, he has devoted himself \u2014 heart, soul, and toolbox \u2014 to restoring its original beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI want to keep the soul and the historic side of the castle,\u201d Edel shared with L\u2019Ardennais. \u201cBut the materials are hard to find and quite expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Ruin to Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Edel took over, the castle was hardly habitable. No electricity. No heating. No proper plumbing. The water ran brown, and tree branches brushed the windows from what was essentially a wild forest. But Edel rolled up his sleeves and began, bit by bit, to breathe life back into<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He started with the four-hectare park \u2014 once overgrown and chaotic \u2014 and then moved inside. Room by room, he restored the castle\u2019s charm, honoring its original style while injecting fresh life into each space. Today, the ch\u00e2teau boasts seven uniquely designed bedrooms and three period-style bathrooms spread over 600m\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI like to make the rooms different and design the plans,\u201d says Edel, who continues to reimagine and rework new spaces whenever there\u2019s time between guest stays.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A Passion Project with Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What began as a personal dream is now a growing sanctuary for travelers. Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo is open for weekend and weekday rentals, with rates ranging from \u20ac400 to \u20ac1,200 per night depending on the season. Edel is also working on exciting additions: a bar, a games or cinema room in the attic, and even a tower observatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe need the rental income to carry out renovations,\u201d Edel explains, \u201cbut the goal is always the same: to restore this beautiful building and share it with the surrounding area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Castles Are for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you come to stay, host an event, or simply escape into the calm of the Ardennes, Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo is meant to be lived in \u2014 not just admired from afar. The soul of the place isn't just in its walls; it's in the love, time, and dreams poured into every stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for that we say thank you to <\/font><\/font>L’Ardennai<\/a>s<\/font><\/font><\/em> for helping us share our story.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Come Stay Where History Sleeps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready to experience the soul of the Ardennes for yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udce9 Book your stay or <\/font><\/font>send us a message<\/font><\/font><\/a> to plan your escape.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The castle awaits you.<\/font><\/font><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deze zomer zette L\u2019Ardennais het tijdloze karakter van Ch\u00e2teau Guillermo in de schijnwerpers \u2014 en wij voelen ons enorm vereerd. Gelegen in het charmante dorpje La Moncelle, in het hart van de Franse Ardennen, werd ons geliefde kasteel onlangs opgenomen in de speciale reeks van de regionale krant over het kasteelleven. Het verhaal? Liefde op […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1795,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1794"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1805,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1794\/revisions\/1805"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-guillermo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}