Château du Schlossberg, Forbach, France

Schlossberg literally means ‘castle on a mountain’ and it was constructed at Forbach around the 11th or 12th century. It is first mentioned in 1257 in a deed of gift in favour of the Collégiale Saint-Étienne in Hombourg-Haut. The feudal castle consisted of a square keep, a surrounding wall and a palace which was enlarged and fortified during the centuries that followed. In the 14th century, the building resembled a great palatial castle in the Renaissance style. The Saareck round tower was built in 1437, and the present-day octagonal tower dates from 1891. By the 17th century, the castle had been transformed and complemented by bastions. After the “Saareck” round tower was pillaged in 1591, the castle was restored only to be demolished definitively in 1634 by Marshal de la Force, on the orders of Richelieu and King Louis XIII.

After climbing the 118 steps, young and old alike will reach an altitude of 328 m. At this height, they will be able to enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of the surrounding area.

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Karolína Hořavová (3 years ago)
Very nice place, sad it was too late and the tower was closed

Liolanse (3 years ago)
Nice place to visit, the view is beautiful.

Vanessa Czolada (3 years ago)
Nice ruins. My kids enjoyed them. The hike up is a bit steep but not bad.

Prasad Vettukattil (3 years ago)
The park around the palace is so huge and spacious. It’s the perfect place an evening stroll with your loved ones and even more perfect place to take your fur babies for their fun times. The view from the tower is also mesmerising. A must visit place in this beautiful town.

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