Villas with heart and soul

We’ll take you on a journey of discovery past various grand villas and small castles in Lokeren dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Thanks to economic growth, the new industrialists could afford spacious country estates that allowed them to display not only their wealth but also their cultural sophistication.

We connect all these “châteaus” in the ErfgoedApp. Let this digital tour surprise you with the stories behind the facades. You’ll see the buildings come to life with heart and soul.

Hop on your bike and learn more about the story behind these remarkable structures.
The full tour is 22 km long and takes about 2 hours.
You can start at any point.

The route was developed for Open Monument Day 2023, “With Heart and Soul,” but remains available in the app.

📏 22 km
🕑 2 hours
📍 Lokeren