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Château du Falkenstein, Philippsbourg

Château du Falkenstein

Falkenstein Castle

Philippsbourg

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Château du Falkenstein stands in Philippsbourg (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Vosges du Nord, overlooking the Zinsel valley, the ruins of Falkenstein castle stand on a rocky spur partly hollowed out by human hands. Founded in the 12th century by the counts of Lutzelbourg, this semi-troglodyte castle still has an entrance gate, remains of a keep, rooms cut into the rock, and a well tower that combined defence with living quarters. At the top of the 15th century residential tower, traces of an old hand basin carved with a human mask can still be seen.

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What to know

  • The site is an open-air group of ruins, visited on foot over rocky, uneven ground.
  • The ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1930 and belong to the French state.
  • Public access to the site was reopened in 2013 following safety works.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable given the rocky ground and steps cut into the rock.
  • The ruins of Helfenstein castle stand nearby.

Where this château is

Philippsbourg · Moselle · Grand Est

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57230 Philippsbourg

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00106970

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