Vieux Château

Belgium, Belgium

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“Vieux Château” in Belgium is most famously used to refer to Le Vieux Château, a Michelin‑starred restaurant located in a restored 1620 former castle in the small village of Flobecq in the Hainaut province of Wallonia.

The building, set in lush gardens in the Pays des Collines area, was found as a ruin in 2002 by chef Tanguy De Turck, who transformed it from a small tavern into a renowned fine‑dining destination known for inventive, multi‑course menus that blend traditional Belgian ingredients with modern techniques and occasional street‑food influences.

Guests dine in a space that mixes original medieval stone and timber with a striking glass extension housing an open kitchen, surrounded by manicured gardens and countryside views, and the restaurant is famous for its long tasting menus such as the seven‑course “Menu Château” with careful wine pairings, attentive service, and a friendly, generous atmosphere that makes it one of the top dining experiences in Flobecq and the wider region.

Because “Vieux Château” simply means “old castle” in French, the name can technically apply to various old buildings across Belgium, but in contemporary Belgian usage it most prominently and consistently identifies this celebrated gastronomic establishment rather than a publicly accessible historic monument.