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Château du Bilstein, Urbeis

Château de Bilstein

Urbeis

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Urbeis

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Open within 20 km

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Château du Bilstein stands in Urbeis (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The Bilstein castle, whose ruins overlook Urbeis, dates from the 12th century and was under Habsburg control. Now listed as a historical monument, it survives as remains that testify to its medieval past.

What to know

  • Only ruins remain of the original castle.
  • The site is located on elevated ground.
  • It has been under historical protection since 1898.

Where this château is

Urbeis · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67220 Urbeis

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00085203
Period of construction
12th century, 13th century

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Frequently asked

What century does Bilstein castle date from?
The castle dates from the 12th century.
Who controlled Bilstein castle in the Middle Ages?
It was under Habsburg control.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Bas-Rhin

From the same period — 12e siècle