Is there an entrance fee for Rougemont castle?

The verified facts do not mention any fee, as the ruins can be visited freely.

What remains of Rougemont castle today?

A circular keep survives, along with traces of the lord's residence and the ditches marking the old fortress.

Why was the castle destroyed?

It was burned down in 1375, likely during an English attack, which led to its abandonment.

Where can the artefacts found during excavations be seen?

Archaeological finds unearthed since 1977 are kept at the Belfort museum.

Château de Rougemont

Rougemont Castle

Rougemont-le-Château

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Château de Rougemont stands in Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire de Belfort), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 12th century, 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the gateway to Alsace, 736 metres above sea level, the ruins of Rougemont castle recall a stronghold built in the late 12th century by the counts of Ferrette. Destroyed by fire in 1375, the site yielded a rich collection of military and religious artefacts during excavations, now held at the Belfort museum. Visitors can make out a circular keep that replaced an earlier square tower, along with the outline of the lord's residence.

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What to know

Reaching the site involves a climb on uneven ground, requiring a reasonable level of physical fitness.
The ruins can be visited freely, without booking.
Artefacts unearthed during excavations are displayed at the Belfort museum rather than on site.
The monument consists of open-air ruins with no particular visitor amenities.

Where this château is

Rougemont-le-Château · Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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90110 Rougemont-le-Château

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132868
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 12th century, 13th century, 14th century

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Is there an entrance fee for Rougemont castle?: The verified facts do not mention any fee, as the ruins can be visited freely.
What remains of Rougemont castle today?: A circular keep survives, along with traces of the lord's residence and the ditches marking the old fortress.
Why was the castle destroyed?: It was burned down in 1375, likely during an English attack, which led to its abandonment.
Where can the artefacts found during excavations be seen?: Archaeological finds unearthed since 1977 are kept at the Belfort museum.

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