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A Belgian Castle With a Heroic Past


Château de Haltinne, a moated castle in the heart of Belgium, dates to the 1630s, but left its mark in the 20th century with acts of heroism in World War II. Located in the province of Namur, in French-speaking Wallonia, the castle has some 40 rooms, including 16 bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Most recently, it was the home of André Lamarche, a decorated hero of the Belgian resistance during World War II. During the war, Mr. Lamarche’s father, also known as André, and his family sheltered a Jewish couple from Antwerp, saving...


Source: Wall Street Journal February 13, 2019 16:10 UTC



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