CHATEAU DE MIRWART

Located deep in the Belgian forests of Saint Hubert, the château dates back to the Middle Ages. In 2015, the once grandiose monument was in a total state of disrepair. Today, the fortress of yesteryear includes a refined hotel, a gourmet restaurant, a banquet hall, several conference rooms and a luxury spa. Château de Mirwart is more than a beautiful location for work and relaxation. It is a total experience. Molteni&C was proud to furnish many of the castle's interior spaces.

The Château de Mirwart boasts a rich, impressive history, dating back to the Merovingians. After years of being abandoned, the castle had become dilapidated and vacant. Now, as much as possible of the spirit of the old castle has been revived, infused with modern elements, but with respect for the past.

The castle building itself has 12 suites of varying sizes, ranging from 30 m² for the smallest double room to 240 m² for the ultra-luxurious Suite Impérial for 4 people. 

All suites are finished to perfection, with the highest degree of comfort. Oak floors, marble bathrooms, a fireplace in every room, authentic elements everywhere you look. No two suites in the Château are the same, but all have the same high level of comfort and finish. In the Château’s gastronomic restaurant, you will savor the cuisine of chef Pajtim Bajrami.

The Belgian with Kosovar roots was not yet thirty when he made his debut at Gault&Millau with a 15.5/20, an unprecedented achievement for a newcomer. He was also immediately awarded the title of ‘Discovery of Flanders’. Today Bajrami is the beating heart of the gastronomic restaurant. He aims to make every dish a work of art, with colorful creations in enticing textures. To that end, he uses fresh, honest and, where possible, local ingredients. 

The castle has had an impressive line of owners over the centuries. From Godfrey of Bouillon over Charles the Bold to the Dukes of Arenberg... All of them could call themselves ‘lord of Mirwart’ at one time or another. More recent owners include Aimé-Gabriel d’Artigues, founder of the Vonêche and Baccarat crystal works, and Jules Von der Becke, founder of the Red Star Line shipping company.

The property has been destroyed and rebuilt several times due to various political, religious and legal disputes. The current owners have transformed the site into a place of rest, relaxation and regeneration in an oasis of greenery. Where possible, the authentic historical elements have been preserved. For example, the 13th-century underground zithers where part of the wellness is located today.

In its present form, the castle dates from the early 18th century. Its current appearance is thanks to updates by Alphose Balat, architect for the Belgian Royal Family. In the garden against the outer wall, local vegetables and herbs will be grown as described in the handwritten recipe book of Josephine Tillieux, cook at the chateau in the 19th century.

Molteni&C furnished the Salon blue reception bar, the Salle Polyvalente, the Petit Salon, the restaurant and the billiard room, as well as the castle suites and the stable suites and dépendance. Interior spaces are enriched with pieces of the Molteni&C collection: the Lucas sofa, the Elain, the Walter and the Gillis armchairs, the Louisa coffee tables, the Hector library and the Adrien sideboard, all designed by Vincent Van Duysen. 

The interiors harmoniously integrate other iconic Molteni&C products: the D.859.1 table designed by Gio Ponti, the Surf sofa designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the Asterias table designed by Patricia Urquiola, the AVA table designed by Foster+Partners and the Devon chairs and armchairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni.