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Château de Ferrette, Ferrette

Château de Ferrette

Ferrette Castle

Ferrette

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Visit duration
60 min
Where
Ferrette

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Château de Ferrette stands in Ferrette (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the town of Ferrette, the ruins of this medieval fortress recall the turbulent history of the county of Ferrette, once one of the most powerful lordships of Upper Alsace. Built in the early 12th century by Frederick of Ferrette, the castle was rebuilt several times before being destroyed by French troops and later by rebellious peasants during the Revolution. A visit here is short and suited to those drawn to regional history who don't mind a site left largely untouched, with no facilities.

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What to know

  • The visit consists only of ruins, with no visitor facilities or accessibility features.
  • Allow about an hour to walk around the site.
  • Getting there involves an uphill path to the rocky outcrop, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
  • The site has been a listed historic monument since 1930.
  • No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.

Practical information

Visit duration
60 min
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Dogs
Not verified
Parking
Not verified

Where this château is

Ferrette · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

68480 Ferrette

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Château phone number

+33 3 89 08 23 88

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00085430
Period of construction
12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Is the Ferrette castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
No, the site has no accessibility facilities.
How long does it take to visit the Ferrette castle?
About an hour is enough to walk around the site.
What remains of the Ferrette castle today?
Only ruins remain, as the castle was destroyed several times, notably in 1635 and again in 1789.
Is the Ferrette castle a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been classified as a historic monument since a decree of 16 February 1930.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Haut-Rhin

From the same period — 12e siècle

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