Château de Kintzheim, 13th-century castle in Kintzheim, France
Château de Kintzheim is a 13th-century castle positioned on a rocky elevation above the village of Kintzheim. The fortress contains a circular keep, defensive walls, residential structures, and a chapel arranged within its historic grounds.
Emperor Frederick II ordered the fortress built in 1250, with the keep and walls completed by the late 13th century. The castle played a strategic role in the Alsatian region for centuries afterward.
The castle grounds host La Volerie des Aigles, a center dedicated to birds of prey where trained raptors perform regularly. Visitors observe these birds in action and learn about their role in nature through live demonstrations.
Access to the castle grounds is through the La Volerie des Aigles entrance, where bird demonstrations occur regularly. Visitors should plan time both for exploring the ruins and watching the scheduled flight shows.
During World War II, the dungeon served as an observation post during the 1945 Alsatian campaign. Traces of this wartime use remain visible in the stones today for visitors to discover.
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