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Château des comtes de Ludres, Ludres

Castle of Ludres

Ludres

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Château des comtes de Ludres stands in Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

In Ludres, in Meurthe-et-Moselle, stands the former castle that gave its name to the lords and later counts of the area. Its history begins with the marriage of Ferri de Frolois to Cécile d'Amance, widow of the lord of Ludres, which made him master of the estate. The site lived through the Wars of Religion, including a stay by the Duke of Guise in 1587, and later the Thirty Years' War, when local residents took refuge there from Swedish troops.

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What to know

  • Available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.
  • No admission fee is indicated in the verified data.
  • The castle is located in the town of Ludres, in Meurthe-et-Moselle.
  • Its history is mainly marked by episodes from the Wars of Religion and the Thirty Years' War.

Where this château is

Ludres · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

Ludres, Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

Where is the château des comtes de Ludres located?
It stands in Ludres, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department.
Who established the château de Ludres?
The estate passed to Ferri de Frolois after his marriage to Cécile d'Amance, widow of the former lord of Ludres.
Did the castle play a role during the Wars of Religion?
Yes, the Duke of Guise and his staff stayed there in September 1587 before departing for Toul.
Was the castle affected by the Thirty Years' War?
Residents of Ludres took refuge there in 1635 to escape Swedish troops.

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