Martin’s Château Du Lac occupies the 1905 estate of Count Charles-Alexis de Hemricourt de Grunne, First Equerry to King Leopold II. This wasn’t a ceremonial appointment—it positioned the Count as the sovereign’s personal military commander and trusted confidant. The property was engineered as a lakeside seat of command, where the Count conducted royal business away … Continue reading Martin’s Château Du Lac – Where Belgian Royalty Commanded the Lake