When was Château Saint-Léon built?

The castle dates to the Middle Ages, with construction attributed to the 12th century according to French Ministry of Culture records.

What remains of Château Saint-Léon?

Only the fortified defensive wall survives and has been protected as a historical monument since 1903.

Can you visit Château Saint-Léon?

The wall is accessible, but the lack of an official website means you should contact the municipality directly for visiting conditions and practical details.

Château Saint-Léon

Saint-Léon Castle

Eguisheim

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Where: Eguisheim

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Open within 20 km

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Château Saint-Léon stands in Eguisheim (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 8th century, 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Saint-Léon in Eguisheim is a medieval fortress of which the defensive wall survives today, protected as a historical monument. Located in Haut-Rhin, it bears witness to Alsatian medieval military architecture. The site preserves the remains of its original fortifications.

What to know

The château has no official website with opening hours or admission fees: contact Eguisheim town hall for visiting conditions.
Only the defensive wall is protected and accessible to the public; other castle structures are not open for viewing.
The historical monument protection dates from 1903 and concerns specifically the fortified wall.
No facilities are documented at the site: no parking, reception, or accessible access information is available.

Where this château is

Eguisheim · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

4 Pl. du Château Saint-Léon, 68420 Eguisheim

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085414
Period of construction: 8th century, 13th century

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Frequently asked

When was Château Saint-Léon built?: The castle dates to the Middle Ages, with construction attributed to the 12th century according to French Ministry of Culture records.
What remains of Château Saint-Léon?: Only the fortified defensive wall survives and has been protected as a historical monument since 1903.
Can you visit Château Saint-Léon?: The wall is accessible, but the lack of an official website means you should contact the municipality directly for visiting conditions and practical details.