Château de Geroldseck

Niederstinzel, France

Château de Geroldseck in Niederstinzel is a water castle surrounded by a moat. The ruined castle was erected around 1350.

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, Niederstinzel, France
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Loï VO (3 years ago)
A small historical monument "Château de Niederstinzel" left to its sad fate, surrounded by a river and an organic farm. Very nice view in the distance, parcontre path inaccessible for the disabled, strollers or others. The only way to get there is on foot and a few jumps to pass because there are trenches around. Otherwise I advise you not to approach it because of the risk of falling rocks. Considering his condition. A question bothers me, where are the debris that fell??? No trace...
Stanislav Maliushytskyi (4 years ago)
It's not worth going especially for it. Passing by, you can look in, grabbing a couple of sandwiches. Nature and good view guaranteed!
Christiane Fuchs (5 years ago)
I have known this castle for a very long time and I find it a pity that no association takes care of this historic work. And for others there are thousands of euros (notre dames) thank you.
anne laurence brey (5 years ago)
Place in the countryside, abandoned, too bad because a few years ago people participated in the restoration ....
David Thacker (5 years ago)
Could not get to castle due to an electric fence. Couldn't see a way to visit a bit disappointing.
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