Kasteel Cartils

To the south of Wijlre, where the Geul and the Gulp converge, is Cartils Castle. It is idyllically situated between farmlands and forests. The name Cartils means 'belonging to a court (curtis)' and seems to indicate a great age. A small hamlet formed over the centuries around the castle.

The castle must have traditionally been a fortress with an outer bailey. A design that is recognizable on a drawing from 1613. In 1883 the castle was thoroughly renovated. The moat still present must have been filled in at the time and the large conservatory at the front was added. The garden was also tackled and changed in landscape style.

In the 20th century, the castle became the home of the Janssen de Limpens family and today it still has a residential function. The castle is therefore not publicly accessible. The garden was restored to its original state in the 1980s.