Château de Landskron, Medieval castle in Leymen, France
The castle stands on a hill at 340 meters above sea level, featuring a rectangular keep with round towers and Renaissance sculptures throughout the grounds.
Built in 1297, the castle changed ownership multiple times, serving as a strategic control point over Eastern Sundgau and the Rhine River near Basel.
The French Ministry of Culture designated the castle as a monument historique in 1923, recognizing its architectural and historical significance in Alsace.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 15-minute walk from the designated parking area near Tannenwald hamlet in Leymen.
The castle earned the name Alsatian Bastille during its period as a state prison from 1690 to 1790, holding political prisoners and mental health patients.
Location: Leymen
Inception: 1297
GPS coordinates: 47.48806,7.49056
Latest update: May 25, 2025 21:59
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