Meysembourg Castle

Larochette, Luxembourg

Meysembourg Castle has a history dating back to the 12th century, but today's castle was built in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style and is privately owned. The Meysembourg family is first mentioned in the 12th century when Dame de Meysembourg was in the service of Ermesinde, Countess of Luxembourg. Historic references show that Walter de Meysembourg was the propretor in 1176 and Eberhart de Maysembourg in 1296. In 1443, the castle was destroyed by Philip the Good but was rebuilt before 1500. It was again destroyed by Maréchal de Boufflers troops in 1683–84. All that remains of the former castle are the chapel, the moat and part of the outer wall. Custine de Wiltz, the last in line to inherit the property, fled during the French invasion in 1794. Following a public auction in 1798, the castle fell into the hands of the Lords of Fischbach, Cassal and finally Jean-François Reuter of Heddersdorf who occupied the village after expelling its inhabitants.

After buying the property in 1885, the Prince of Arenberg demolished it in 1880 and built a new castle in Neo-Renaissance style. In 1971, the State architect Charles Arendt carried out restoration work. The property now belongs to the Spiegelburg family. The castle is now privately owned and is not open to visitors.

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Founded: 1880
Category: Castles and fortifications in Luxembourg

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Dorel Tap (2 years ago)
Ok
Walid Adas (2 years ago)
Castle was closed, the trail next to the castle was very good for a nice walk
Katerina Ilieva (2 years ago)
A very pleasant hike with a lake and a castle which almost seems like a magical apparition amidst the forest. The castle is private and cannot be visited.
Rui Santos (3 years ago)
AMAZING
Rahul Jain (3 years ago)
Its location is near mullerthal trail and its one of the most beautiful castle in Luxembourg
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