When was Wagenbourg castle built?

It was constructed around the late 15th century as a lowland fortress with a moat and fortified walls.

What makes Wagenbourg distinctive?

It is the only remaining castle of seven that once stood in Soultzmatt, and preserves richly decorated interiors from the 17th and 18th centuries, including ribbed vaults and stuccowork.

What additions were made in the 18th century?

A new wing and formal garden were added, decorated with six allegorical statues that remain visible today.

Château Wagenbourg

Wagenbourg Castle

Soultzmatt

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Where: Soultzmatt

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Château Wagenbourg stands in Soultzmatt (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Wagenbourg is the sole surviving castle among the seven that once stood guard over Soultzmatt. Built around the late 15th century as a lowland fortress, it retains its original moat and defensive walls. The 18th century brought an additional wing and formal garden, with six allegorical statues still in place. Inside, period details remain: wooden balustrades, ribbed vaulting, paneling, and stuccowork.

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No information available on opening hours, admission fees, or visiting conditions.
Legal protection covers facades, roofs, the eastern corner tower, the stairwell turret, and the two-pillared access bridge.
Notable interior features include the grand staircase, ribbed and groin vaults, and decorated rooms from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Opening hours

Monday	08:30-12:00 · 13:30-18:30
Tuesday	08:30-12:00 · 13:30-18:30
Wednesday	08:30-12:00 · 13:30-18:30
Thursday (today)	08:30-12:00 · 13:30-18:30
Friday	08:30-12:00 · 13:30-18:30
Saturday	08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
Sunday	Closed

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Where this château is

Soultzmatt · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

25a Rue de la Vallée, 68570 Soultzmatt

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Château phone number

+33 3 89 47 01 41

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085688
Period of construction: 15th century, 18th century

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When was Wagenbourg castle built?: It was constructed around the late 15th century as a lowland fortress with a moat and fortified walls.
What makes Wagenbourg distinctive?: It is the only remaining castle of seven that once stood in Soultzmatt, and preserves richly decorated interiors from the 17th and 18th centuries, including ribbed vaults and stuccowork.
What additions were made in the 18th century?: A new wing and formal garden were added, decorated with six allegorical statues that remain visible today.