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  3. Grand-Est
  4. Moselle
  5. 57620 Mouterhouse

  6. Hohe Weyersberg Castle

Hohe Weyersberg Castle en Moselle

Moselle

Hohe Weyersberg Castle

    Route Sans Nom
    57620 Mouterhouse
Photo de Hohe Weyersberg Castle
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Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
…
2000
1560
Construction of the castle
Fin XVIe siècle
Abandonment and ruin
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Key figures

Jacques de Deux-Ponts-Bitche - Count and sponsor Have the castle built.

Origin and history

Hohe Weyersberg Castle was built in 1560 on the hill of Grünberg, 2 km north of Bitschertal, in the territory of the commune of Mouterhouse. Commanded by Count Jacques de Deux-Ponts-Bitche, this castle met the strategic needs of the time, in an area marked by political and military tensions.

By the end of the 16th century, the castle was abandoned and fell into ruins. Today, only the remains of a tower remain, bearing witness to its medieval past. These ruins are listed in the inventory of French cultural heritage under reference IA00037972, attesting to their historical value.

The site is located in the country of Bitche, an area rich in castles and architectural heritage. Its history is linked to the family of Deux-Ponts-Bitche, which played an important role in the region. The remains of Hohe Weyersberg provide an overview of Renaissance defensive constructions in eastern France.

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