Château de Weckmund: A Fourteenth-Century Ruined Castle in France
Site at a Glance
- Rating
- 4.4
- Popularity
- Very Low
- Country
- France
- Primary era
- Medieval
- External website
- Open
- Eras represented
- Medieval
- Civilizations
- Holy Roman Empire
- Site type
- Military
- Remains
- Castle
History
Château de Weckmund is a ruined castle in France, located at Husseren-les-Châteaux in Alsace. Founded in the fourteenth century, it forms part of Les Trois Châteaux, meaning “the Three Castles,” a group of three castle sites.
The surviving site includes a keep. The ruins have been protected as a French historical monument since 1840, reflecting their recognized place in the country’s architectural heritage.
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