The Château des Milandes is a beautiful castle, most famous as the home of Josephine Baker. After her breakthrough as an international star in the 1920s, Baker found refuge in this castle in 1947, where she continued to shape her personal dreams and ideals.
With its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens, Milandes reflects the vibrant spirit of Baker, who was not only a talented singer and dancer, but also a tireless human rights activist. Here, she adopted 12 children from different countries, whom she called her ‘Raindrops’, a symbol of unity and peace.
Visitors can wander through the various rooms and enjoy Baker’s photographs, costumes and personal items. The gardens, chapel and birds of prey show are also worth a visit. In one of the outbuildings, you will find a cosy brasserie for a nice break.
A visit to this castle is a fine tribute to one of the most influential women of the 20th century.