André Rieu's Maastricht Castle: exclusive behind the scenes pictures

Classic FM was lucky enough to be granted intimate, exclusive access to André Rieu's Maastricht castle home. Here are the gorgeous pictures from our visit, as the maestro himself showed us around.

1. Gates to André's castle

A majestic entrance. Photo: Lloyd Stas
2. Approaching the castle

Photo: Lloyd Stas
3. Archway

Translations on a postcard... nevertheless, a spectacular way to enter the castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
4. Welcoming Bill

André welcomed Classic FM's Bill Overton into his Maastricht castle for a tour and an interview. Photo: Lloyd Stas
5. The dining room

The painting at the back of the room is by André's son, Pierre. Photo: Lloyd Stas
6. Paintings

Alongside the painting of André is one of his beloved wife, Marjorie. Photo: Lloyd Stas
7. The Castle

In all its glory, André Rieu's castle from the outside. Photo: Lloyd Stas
8. In the orangery

André relaxes in his huge greenhouse, home to many species of birds, fish and plants. Photo: Lloyd Stas
9. Violinist statue

André's house is full of interesting objects, including this neat statuette. Photo: Lloyd Stas
10. Immortalised in a painting

A stunning picture of André, hanging in his dining room. Photo: Lloyd Stas
11. André's signature

Very few people can get away with signing the walls of their own house. André is definitely one of them. Photo: Lloyd Stas
12. The trophy cabinet

Just some of the awards that have been lavished on André over the years (note the Classic FM Album of the Year awards from the Classic BRITs, right at the top as they should be...) Photo: Lloyd Stas
13. André in the greenhouse

Photo: Lloyd Stas
14. The greenhouse

Photo: Lloyd Stas
15. André and Bill Overton

André sits down with Classic FM's Bill Overton in the dining room of his Maastricht castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
16. The garden

André Rieu's striking garden, complete with fountain. Photo: Lloyd Stas
17. The greenhouse

The entrance to André's stunning greenhouse. Photo: Lloyd Stas
18. Exotic birds

André's greenhouse is home to many different exotic birds. Photo: Lloyd Stas
19. André and Bill Overton

After their interview, there's time for a quick photograph in André's dining room. Photo: Lloyd Stas
20. Maastricht medal

One of André's proudest achievements, a medal presented to him by the city of Maastricht. Photo: Lloyd Stas
21. More awards

Photo: Lloyd Stas
22. Outside the greenhouse

André's greenhouse was built to his own specification (naturally). Photo: Lloyd Stas
23. Outside the castle

A grand courtyard surrounds the outside of André's castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
24. Violins everywhere

In case you're in any doubt, André is a violin fan. Photo: Lloyd Stas
25. Grand exterior

The main part of the castle, where André works. Photo: Lloyd Stas