Château de la Berlière

Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, Belgium, Belgium

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La Berlière Castle in Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, Belgium, has origins dating back to a medieval castle that was rebuilt several times, with significant renovations occurring between 1793 and 1835, giving it its current neoclassical appearance.

The castle features symmetrical architecture and elegant proportions, surrounded by gardens that blend harmoniously with the building. From 1845 to 1910, the castle was home to the Count of Oultremont family, who played a significant role in the development of the nearby village of Houtaing, providing employment and modern infrastructure to the locals.

In 1910, the Motte family acquired the estate, using it as a summer residence until 1945. Following World War II, the castle became a Catholic boarding school run by the Congregation of the Josephite Fathers, known as Collège de la Berlière, which later merged with another local institute. In 2017, the school began admitting female students, expanding its educational role in the community.​