Château de Bouchout is a castle in Meise, Belgium with origins dating to the 12th century, featuring its oldest visible element—a square tower—from the 14th century. Around 1600, the castle underwent complete Renaissance-style redesign, including its moats and gardens, reflecting Italian architectural influences. Following destruction during the French Revolution era, the castle was restored in 1832 with a Neo-Gothic appearance under Count Amadeus de Beauffort. From 1879 to 1927, Empress Charlotte of Mexico resided here in seclusion. Since 1939, the Bouchout Domain has housed Belgium's National Botanic Garden, with the castle offering permanent exhibitions about its history, access to the dungeon and roof terrace with sweeping estate views.
