Is there an entrance fee for Lutzelbourg castle?

No admission fee is recorded for this ruined site.

Can you visit inside the castle?

The site consists of ruins under heritage protection, including a square tower visible from the outside.

Is the castle easy to reach on foot?

Reaching the rocky promontory requires walking up a path, though the exact level of difficulty is not specified.

Since when has the castle been protected?

The ruins were listed as a historic monument by decree of 16 February 1930.

Why is the castle in ruins?

It was destroyed in 1523 by order of Louis the Peaceful and later saved from complete demolition in the 19th century.

Château de Lutzelbourg

Lutzelbourg Castle

Lutzelbourg

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Château de Lutzelbourg stands in Lutzelbourg (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Zorn valley at an altitude of 322 metres, the ruins of Lutzelbourg castle stand above the village bearing the same name, in the Moselle department. Founded in the 11th century by Pierre de Lutzelbourg, disputed heir to the marquisate of Susa, the fortress was torn down in 1523 by order of Louis the Peaceful before being rescued from complete demolition in the 19th century by a notary from Phalsbourg. Visitors can see a square tower rising 24 metres high with walls over two metres thick, along with a carved protective face on a doorway lintel.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins listed as a historic monument since 1930, with no recorded opening hours or admission fees.
Reaching the rocky promontory requires walking up a path, so some physical effort is needed.
The visit focuses mainly on the square tower and the remains of the castle's former access system.
No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or whether dogs are allowed.
The rocky ground calls for sturdy walking shoes.

Where this château is

Lutzelbourg · Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

3 A J Konezett, 57820 Lutzelbourg

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Château phone number

+33 3 87 25 30 19

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106799

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Lutzelbourg castle?: No admission fee is recorded for this ruined site.
Can you visit inside the castle?: The site consists of ruins under heritage protection, including a square tower visible from the outside.
Is the castle easy to reach on foot?: Reaching the rocky promontory requires walking up a path, though the exact level of difficulty is not specified.
Since when has the castle been protected?: The ruins were listed as a historic monument by decree of 16 February 1930.
Why is the castle in ruins?: It was destroyed in 1523 by order of Louis the Peaceful and later saved from complete demolition in the 19th century.