Situated in Sierck-les-Bains, Moselle, Château des ducs de Lorraine is one of the only forts from the 11th century in the east of France whose walls, casemates, and towers are still in such a state. Installed on a rocky promontory overlooking the meanders of the Moselle at the crossroads of the borders, it served as a residence for the dukes of Lorraine.
As a citadel at the gates of France, it saw various modifications and was destroyed and remanied many times. It has been classified as a historical monument since February 1930.
The castle is part of the Grands Sites de Moselle network. It presents a collection of weapons from the 15th and 16th centuries in its arsenal.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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