Kasteel van Schoonhoven stands as a classical Louis XVI-style castle in Aarschot, built around 1770 and completed in 1777 on the grounds of an earlier medieval fortress. The U-shaped design, constructed by Jean-Antoine van der Noot, showcases refined 18th-century architectural proportions. After centuries of occupation by noble families, the castle fell into disrepair during the 20th century but was restored over ten years beginning in 1998. Today it remains an important architectural landmark and is accessible during special events that highlight its elegant historical interiors and landscaped grounds.
