Can you visit the château d'Hausen?

The building now serves as the town hall, so only the areas open to the public, such as the grounds and park, can be freely explored.

Who built the château d'Hausen?

It was built for the industrialist Charles de Wendel, connected to the ironworks established on the Rosselle river from 1758.

Is the château d'Hausen a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 5 June 2019, which protects its façades, roofs and park in particular.

Where is the château d'Hausen located?

It stands at the western entrance to Hombourg-Haut, in the Moselle department, along the road linking Metz and Saarbrücken.

Château d'Hausen

Hausen Castle

Hombourg-Haut

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Where: Hombourg-Haut

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Château d'Hausen stands in Hombourg-Haut (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

At the western entrance to Hombourg-Haut, the château d'Hausen now houses the town hall, though its history remains tied to the forges of the Rosselle valley. Built for Charles de Wendel in the mid 18th century, the building retains its symmetrical seven-bay façade, horseshoe-shaped staircase and triangular pediment framed in sandstone. Behind the main building lies an English-style park of roughly one hectare, with a pond and the remains of an old lead mine.

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What to know

The building now houses the Hombourg-Haut town hall offices, which limits visits to its publicly accessible areas.
The park, listed together with the château, covers about one hectare on a hillside and includes a pond and the entrance to a former lead mine.
Heritage protection covers the façades, roofs, the garden and its enclosing wall, as well as the gardener's house.
The château stands along the road linking Metz and Saarbrücken, at the western entrance to the village.
As no visiting hours or fees are set for this site, it is advisable to check directly with the town hall before coming.

Where this château is

Hombourg-Haut · Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

Rue de Metz, 57470 Hombourg-Haut

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA57000043
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château d'Hausen?: The building now serves as the town hall, so only the areas open to the public, such as the grounds and park, can be freely explored.
Who built the château d'Hausen?: It was built for the industrialist Charles de Wendel, connected to the ironworks established on the Rosselle river from 1758.
Is the château d'Hausen a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 5 June 2019, which protects its façades, roofs and park in particular.
Where is the château d'Hausen located?: It stands at the western entrance to Hombourg-Haut, in the Moselle department, along the road linking Metz and Saarbrücken.