Can you visit the inside of the Pierre-Percée castle?

No, only open-air ruins remain, with no real interior space.

Where does the name Pierre-Percée come from?

It likely comes from a well over thirty metres deep carved into the rock, which gave the site its nickname meaning pierced stone.

Is the site easy to reach on foot?

Reaching it requires walking up a footpath to the top of the rocky spur, which takes some physical effort.

What remains of the castle today?

A few walls and a square keep still standing thirteen metres high.

Why is the castle in ruins?

It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, notably during the 1636 siege, and was never rebuilt.

Château de Pierre-Percée

Pierre-Percée Castle

Pierre-Percée

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Where: Pierre-Percée

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Château de Pierre-Percée stands in Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the lake of Pierre-Percée, at an altitude of 495 metres, stand the remains of a medieval stronghold built in the early 12th century. Only a few sections of wall survive today, along with a square keep measuring eight metres on each side and still rising thirteen metres high. The site takes its name from a well over thirty metres deep carved into the rock, said to be the origin of the name pierced stone. Destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, the castle was never rebuilt.

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What to know

The site is an open-air ruin, with no covered building open for visits.
Reaching it involves a footpath climbing to the top of the rocky spur, requiring a reasonable level of fitness and sturdy footwear.
The remains, listed as a historic monument since 1981, consist of only a few walls and the base of a keep.
The setting, overlooking the lake below, suits a walk more than a guided tour.
No opening hours or admission fees are given for this ruined site.

Practical information

Opening hours

toute l’année, accès libre: en permanence

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Pierre-Percée · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

Pierre-Percée, Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106331
Period of construction: first quarter of the 12th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Pierre-Percée castle?: No, only open-air ruins remain, with no real interior space.
Where does the name Pierre-Percée come from?: It likely comes from a well over thirty metres deep carved into the rock, which gave the site its nickname meaning pierced stone.
Is the site easy to reach on foot?: Reaching it requires walking up a footpath to the top of the rocky spur, which takes some physical effort.
What remains of the castle today?: A few walls and a square keep still standing thirteen metres high.
Why is the castle in ruins?: It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, notably during the 1636 siege, and was never rebuilt.