The 10 most beautiful castles in Moselle
10 châteaux
Chosen among 95 recorded castles
What to see in Moselle when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.
Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.
No. 1
Château de Malbrouck (Malbrouck Castle)
Manderen-Ritzing
In Manderen-Ritzing, at the edge of Moselle near the Luxembourg and German borders, this 14th-century fortress overlooks the so-called Land of Three Borders. Its imposing towers and restored structure make it a notable stop for visitors exploring this border region.
Adult €7Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Castle of Dabo
Dabo
The site of Dabo castle, in the Moselle department, corresponds to the remains of a former stronghold built on a rocky outcrop, now vanished. It is the older of two fortifications bearing this name, the other, more recent one, standing in Alsace some seventy kilometres away.
No. 3
Château du Schlossberg (Schlossberg Castle)
Forbach
On the hill overlooking Forbach stand the ruins of a medieval fortress, crowned by an observation tower built in the late nineteenth century.
No. 4
Metz Citadel
Metz
In Metz, what remains of the bastioned citadel built in the second half of the sixteenth century is now read through the city's fabric rather than through standing walls: gardens, an esplanade and a handful of repurposed buildings mark the site of this stronghold raised after the French crown took control of the city.
No. 5
Château de Lutzelbourg (Lutzelbourg Castle)
Lutzelbourg
Perched on a rocky spur above the Zorn valley at an altitude of 322 metres, the ruins of Lutzelbourg castle stand above the village bearing the same name, in the Moselle department.
No. 6
Château du Falkenstein (Falkenstein Castle)
Philippsbourg
Château du Falkenstein, in Philippsbourg (Moselle), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 7
Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes (Grange-aux-Ormes Castle)
Marly
The Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes stands at the end of a long tree-lined drive on the Frescaty plateau, south of Metz, in the town of Marly. The current building dates from the early eighteenth century, though the site has passed through the hands of religious and noble owners since the late twelfth century.
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No. 8
Château Courcelles de Montigny-lès-Metz
Montigny-lès-Metz
In Montigny-lès-Metz, the Château de Courcelles is best known for its park, whose central section and the building itself have been listed as a protected site since 1950. Built in 1713 by Charles Joseph de Courcelles, it later passed to his daughter Barbe de Courcelles through inheritance.
No. 9
Château de Waldeck (Moselle)
Éguelshardt
Set on a sandstone spur above the hamlet of Waldeck, this stronghold was built at the end of the 13th century for Duke Ferry III of Lorraine to watch over the road linking Alsace to the Palatinate.
No. 10
Château de Preisch (Preisch Castle)
Basse-Rentgen
Preisch Castle stands in Basse-Rentgen on the remains of a medieval stronghold, of which the motte, moat and part of the surrounding wall still survive.
Adult €15Hours, prices and access
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Moselle?
- The most visited in Moselle is Château de Malbrouck, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
- How much does a visit cost?
- The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
- How is this selection made?
- Among the 95 castles recorded in Moselle, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.