Château de Fléville, Renaissance castle in Fléville-devant-Nancy, France
Château de Fléville is a fortified manor house with a square keep built in the 1320s and a distinctive balcony running across its front facade. The structure reflects both defensive architecture and classical refinement typical of regional aristocratic residences.
The structure originated in the 1320s when the square keep was built as a stronghold. It was spared destruction during the Thirty Years War when Cardinal Richelieu ordered the demolition of many castles across Lorraine.
The rooms inside display furnishings and objects that speak to the regional history of Lorraine. The decoration shows how people lived in this area across different periods and their connection to the land.
The building sits just a few kilometers south of Nancy and is open to visitors during specific times throughout the year. When visiting, wear sturdy shoes and prepare for uneven floors in the older sections of the property.
The same family has owned and maintained the property since its founding and has kept it in their possession through seven centuries. This continuous care by one family is uncommon for historical estates of this size in the region.
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