Château de Girecourt-sur-Durbion

Description

Château de Girecourt-sur-Durbion was built in the 1540s by Pierre, count of Haraucourt. It was besieged in 1639 by Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War. Today the castle is restored. the restoration brought to light 16th century coffered ceilings which considered to be among the most beautiful in the region. A mullioned window and an ogival window of the castle chapel are also visible.

Address
Allée du Château 2, Girecourt-sur-Durbion, France

Established
1540

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