The Château du Grand-Geroldseck was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the lords of Geroldseck, avoués of the abbey of Marmoutier, to ensure the protection of its territories. Situated in the northern Vosges, the castle constitutes a fine collection of feudal residence. Built on a platform, it combined the functions of dwelling and defence.
The fortress underwent heavy alterations during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. The square keep features walls three metres thick, faced in embossed stone. Within the ruins, the cellars of the lord's residence and the barbican are still visible.
Located in the commune of Haegen in the Bas-Rhin département in Alsace, France, the site was listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture in 1898.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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