What remains of Alschwiller castle?

Only a conical earthen mound remains, the castle and village having disappeared since the 14th century.

Can the Saint-Georges mound be visited freely?

Yes, the site is outdoors and accessible from the public road, with no known opening hours or fees.

Since when has the site been protected?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 22 November 1989, covering the ground and remains.

What is known about the site's history?

The village of Alschwiller is recorded in 1135, its castle in 1289, and a chapel stood there until the late 18th century.

Motte Saint-Georges-d'Alschwiller

Soultz-Haut-Rhin

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Where: Soultz-Haut-Rhin

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Motte Saint-Georges-d'Alschwiller stands in Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At Soultz-Haut-Rhin stands an earthen mound, the last trace of the vanished village of Alschwiller first recorded in 1135. The mound, known as mont Saint-Georges, once bore a castle mentioned in 1289 and a chapel that stood until the late 18th century. Today only the shape of the ground remains, along with traces of an old surrounding wall uncovered during excavations in 1857.

Written from Motte Saint-Georges-d'Alschwiller

What to know

This is an open-air archaeological site with no standing building.
The monument is an earthen mound, freely accessible from the public road.
No opening hours or admission fees are attached to this site, as the visit takes place outdoors.
The protection covers the ground and all buried remains, so digging or removing anything is forbidden.
The place suits a short stop rather than a guided tour.

Where this château is

Soultz-Haut-Rhin · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Haut-Rhin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085752
Period of construction: 13th century

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What remains of Alschwiller castle?: Only a conical earthen mound remains, the castle and village having disappeared since the 14th century.
Can the Saint-Georges mound be visited freely?: Yes, the site is outdoors and accessible from the public road, with no known opening hours or fees.
Since when has the site been protected?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 22 November 1989, covering the ground and remains.
What is known about the site's history?: The village of Alschwiller is recorded in 1135, its castle in 1289, and a chapel stood there until the late 18th century.