Can the château de Moyen be visited freely?

The site consists of outdoor ruins maintained by a local association.

What is the origin of the château de Moyen?

A fortified site existed as early as Gallo-Roman times, but the fortress seen today dates from 1444, built by the bishop of Metz, Conrad Bayer de Boppart.

Why is the castle in ruins?

Richelieu besieged, captured and dismantled it in 1639, and the Revolution completed its destruction.

What can be seen on site?

The seigneurial house, the prison tower, the episcopal palace and a 140 square metre vaulted cellar are among the surviving remains.

Château de Moyen

Moyen Castle

Moyen

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

The ruins of the château de Moyen, known as the château du Qui-qu'en-grogne, stand on a site fortified since Gallo-Roman times, in Meurthe-et-Moselle. The present stronghold was built in 1444 by the bishop of Metz, Conrad Bayer de Boppart, before being dismantled on Richelieu's orders in 1639. Visible today are the seigneurial house, the prison tower bearing old inscriptions, the ruined episcopal palace and a vaulted cellar of 140 square metres.

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What to know

The site is mostly an outdoor visit among remains and ruins.
The ground is uneven, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
The monument has been maintained since 1983 by a local association carrying out restoration work.
The castle is listed as a historic monument for its buildings and remains.
Notable features include the prison tower, the episcopal palace and a vaulted cellar.

Where this château is

Moyen · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

Moyen, Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106098
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Can the château de Moyen be visited freely?: The site consists of outdoor ruins maintained by a local association.
What is the origin of the château de Moyen?: A fortified site existed as early as Gallo-Roman times, but the fortress seen today dates from 1444, built by the bishop of Metz, Conrad Bayer de Boppart.
Why is the castle in ruins?: Richelieu besieged, captured and dismantled it in 1639, and the Revolution completed its destruction.
What can be seen on site?: The seigneurial house, the prison tower, the episcopal palace and a 140 square metre vaulted cellar are among the surviving remains.