Château de Vaudémont

Vaudémont, France

The Château de Vaudémont is a ruined 11th-century castle. At its greatest extent the castle measures about 500 by 250 metres.

The castle is one of a group of four castles built around the same time on highland sites along the Moselle valley between Nancy and Metz in northeast France. The other three castles are Dieulouard, Mousson, and Prény; of the four, Château de Vaudémont is the largest and best preserved. It was built as a hill castle in the 11th century for the Counts of Vaudémont, possibly for Gérard I (1071 – c.1120). The architect is unknown. The remains are part of the curtain wall and the keep, the so-called tour Brunehaut (Brunehaut tower) constructed with recycled Gallo-Roman remains. It was repaired during the 15th century, dismantled in 1639 on the orders of Louis XIII, and restored in 1930.

References:

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Address

Rue de l'Église 8, Vaudémont, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alain Jacquelinet (18 months ago)
It is a major project which is worth the detour. Be careful, there aren't many tables for picnics...

Anne Marie Haas (3 years ago)
With the ruins we let our imagination run free. But there are still explanations.

Greg N'Fresh (3 years ago)
Only a section of wall remains but which still stands! :)

Jean Francois DURANT (3 years ago)
Remains of the magnificent medieval castle.

Laurent Klein (5 years ago)
Historical site. A must see.

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