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Château d'Andlau, Andlau

Château d'Andlau

Andlau Castle

Andlau

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Château d'Andlau stands in Andlau (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a narrow granite ridge above the valleys of Andlau and the Kirneck, Haut-Andlau Castle is one of the most striking medieval ruins in the Vosges mountains. Built in the 13th century by Eberhard d'Andlau, it retains its long residential building flanked by two round towers, raised from a single block of local granite. Owned by the same family since the Middle Ages, it is notable for having remained inhabited as a ruin right up until the French Revolution, an unusual fate for a Vosges castle.

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What to know

  • The site is a ruin on uneven ground, so sturdy footwear and reasonable fitness are needed.
  • Access is via a mountain path and is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
  • The castle still belongs to the d'Andlau family and is undergoing restoration led by a dedicated association.
  • The ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1926, protecting the remains of the residential building and towers.

Where this château is

Andlau · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

Andlau, Bas-Rhin

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00084585
Period of construction
13th century, 14th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Haut-Andlau Castle?
It was most likely built by Eberhard d'Andlau between 1246 and 1264.
Can Haut-Andlau Castle be visited freely?
The site consists of ruins reached via a mountain path, with no known regular guided-tour setup.
Why is the castle in ruins?
It was dismantled from 1806 onward for the sale of its building materials, before being bought back and saved by the d'Andlau family in 1818.
Does the d'Andlau family still own the castle?
Yes, it has remained in the same family from its construction to the present day.

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From the same period — 13e siècle