Château de Frauenberg

Frauenberg, France

The Château de Frauenberg dates from 1350 and occupies a site dominating a valley between France and Germany. It was owned by several families, including the lords of Sierck and the counts of Eberstein. Over time, it was altered and renovated, with significant construction in the 13th, 14th, 17th and 18th centuries.

It had been dismantled by Cardinal Richelieu in 1634 and was partly destroyed by fire in 1786. On the eve of the French Revolution, the land was bought by Count Gravier de Vergennes (1719-1787), minister of Louis XVI. The castle housed two pottery kilns which operated in Frauenberg from 1785 to 1791 and were the origin of the notable ceramics company, Villeroy & Boch.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Rue du Château 2, Frauenberg, France

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Details

Founded: 1350
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

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User Reviews

Martin Keller (3 years ago)
Too bad that the view of the valley is obstructed.

Jafrese (4 years ago)
The beautifully situated castle ruins and the surrounding area are fenced in and apparently unfortunately permanently closed to the public. In any case, neither opening hours nor contact options for visitors are given on the two detailed information boards. The complex is probably only accessible on special occasions (e.g. journée du patrimoine). Pity!

Rémy Born (5 years ago)
Magnificent viewpoint, too bad we can't visit the site.

Jean-Michel Minich (6 years ago)
Beautiful point of view on the valley of the blies

Frederic Biache (6 years ago)
Beautiful view

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