Registration for Historic Monuments 24 décembre 1991 (≈ 1991)
Protection of remains and site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Site and remains of the fort house (Box 1 82-84): inscription by order of 24 December 1991
Origin and history
Château-Voué is a building located in the commune of Château-Voué, Moselle (Department 57), in the Grand Est region. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, represents an architectural vestige whose original function was probably defensive or residential for a noble family or a local lord. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 December 1991 specifically concerns the site and remains still visible today, located in the cadastre section 1, plots 82 to 84.
In the historical context of Lorraine, the fortified houses were intermediate constructions between the seigneurial mansion and the fortified castle. They often served as residences for families of small nobility or local officers, while providing minimal protection against frequent conflicts in the region. These buildings reflect the feudal organization and security needs of a rural population, while marking the landscape by their characteristic architecture, often integrated into villages.
