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 German, Luxembourgish, and French borders, it was a strategic stronghold for centuries. One of its roles was that of a citadel at the gates of the Kingdom of France, serving as such from the 17th century through the 19th century. It was also the favorite residence of the Dukes of Lorraine. Destroyed and rebuilt several times, it is now classified as a historical monument since 1930.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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