What remains of the château d'Héricourt today?

Only one tower survives, known as the Tour d'Espagne or tower of the castle, from the original medieval fortress.

Is the château d'Héricourt a listed historic monument?

Yes, the Tour d'Espagne has been classified as a historic monument since an order of 15 November 1913.

What is the history of the château d'Héricourt?

First mentioned in the 12th century, the castle had four large towers and ramparts before being captured in 1561 by the troops of Ulrich VI of Württemberg.

Is there a link between the château d'Héricourt and a famous musician?

Composer Johann Jakob Froberger lived at the castle from 1663 until his death in 1667.

Château d'Héricourt

Héricourt Castle

Héricourt

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Château d'Héricourt stands in Héricourt (Haute-Saône), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Héricourt, in the Haute-Saône region, only one tower remains from the former medieval fortress, known as the Tour d'Espagne. It recalls a stronghold first mentioned in the 12th century, which once had four large towers and ramparts enclosing the town itself. The place also has a musical connection: composer Johann Jakob Froberger lived there in his final years, until his death in 1667. A visit today means seeing this single surviving tower, a trace of a site otherwise gone.

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Where this château is

Héricourt · Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

19 Rue de l'Église, 70400 Héricourt

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Château phone number

+33 3 84 46 10 88

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00102193
Period of construction: 16th century

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What remains of the château d'Héricourt today?: Only one tower survives, known as the Tour d'Espagne or tower of the castle, from the original medieval fortress.
Is the château d'Héricourt a listed historic monument?: Yes, the Tour d'Espagne has been classified as a historic monument since an order of 15 November 1913.
What is the history of the château d'Héricourt?: First mentioned in the 12th century, the castle had four large towers and ramparts before being captured in 1561 by the troops of Ulrich VI of Württemberg.
Is there a link between the château d'Héricourt and a famous musician?: Composer Johann Jakob Froberger lived at the castle from 1663 until his death in 1667.