Château du Frankenbourg

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Château de Frankenbourg is a ruined 12th century castle in Neubois. There may have been a fort already in the 6th century, created by Clovis, the king of Franks. The first document mentions Frankenburg in 1123. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1582. Today impressive ruins remain surrounded by forest.

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Neubois, France

Established
12th century

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