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Altenbroek Estate is known for its rich history.

The earliest history of Altenbroek Estate, like many castles and mansions, is shrouded in mystery. The name first appears around the year 1300, but who the original owner was and why the estate was built remains unknown.

Over the centuries, Altenbroek frequently changed ownership. Lands were bought and sold, buildings were renovated, and wings were added. Around 1775, the north wing was built in brick, now known as the Bergerie, which originally served as a sheepfold, still visible by the facade. The surrounding landscape, which you enjoy today, has long been the setting of noble marriages but also knew turbulent times.

During the French Revolution in 1789, Léonard Schiervel, then the owner of Altenbroek, also lived in great fear of the guillotine. He left behind two sons: Louis and Henri. Louis later had an impressive career, even refusing his appointment as the first governor of Belgian Limburg, while Henri returned to Altenbroek to take over management.

Henri’s grandson, Albert de Schiervel, was known as a bon vivant, but his tumultuous character proved fatal. After a conflict with another aristocrat, he died in a duel. With his death, the male line of the Schiervel family also died out, after which the estate passed to his sister. The domain remained in family possession until 1994, after which it was sold to businessman Wim Claessen.

Claessen started developing a hotel-restaurant with 27 rooms in 2009. The renovation was not without obstacles. Legal challenges and financial setbacks followed, and eventually, it all ended in 2013.

In 2017, Altenbroek Estate was revived under the leadership of David van Brakel, with a clear mission: to restore the estate to its former glory. The domain was carefully renovated and equipped with a Burgundian restaurant, stylish rooms, and luxurious suites. One of the three springs around the castle, the Saint Lambert Spring, even received a new purpose: the pure spring water is bottled and served to the estate's guests.

Today, Altenbroek Estate is situated amidst the picturesque Voer region, on a domain of about twenty hectares. With its springs, three ponds, the historic mill of Altenbroek, and the surrounding hills, the estate forms an enchanting whole. It's not without reason that it is also called the pearl of the Voer region.