Rohan Castle, Neoclassical episcopal castle in Saverne, France
Rohan Castle is a neoclassical palace stretching 140 meters with a pink sandstone facade decorated with Corinthian pilasters and tall columns. Today it houses a museum, cultural spaces, a youth hostel, school rooms, and the Espace Rohan theater.
After a fire destroyed the previous building, Cardinal Louis René Édouard de Rohan-Guéméné had it rebuilt between 1780 and 1790. Architect Nicolas Alexandre Salins de Montfort designed the neoclassical palace as a symbol of episcopal power.
The castle holds a museum with artworks and local artifacts, including the Louise Weiss collection depicting events from across Europe. Visitors can trace how these pieces connect the place to its broader regional story.
The castle is easily accessible from April to October and offers views of the nearby canal. Interior spaces are open to visitors interested in culture and history, though some areas may be restricted during performances or events.
The castle's rooms contain monuments from the Napoleonic era, including cast-iron eagles that symbolized power at that time. These decorations are rare remnants of a period that shaped the region.
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