Château de Fontenoy-le-Château

The castle stands on a sandstone outcrop, featuring remaining fortified walls and a square tower that dominates the Côney Valley landscape.

Built around 980 by the Bishops of Toul, the fortress controlled the strategic pathway between Burgundy and Lorraine until its partial destruction in 1635.

The castle represents medieval military architecture of Lorraine, with its square tower being one of the oldest surviving keeps in the region.

Access to the castle ruins requires walking uphill, and visitors can participate in guided tours organized by the local heritage preservation group.

The castle's original defensive system included a combination of natural steep cliffs, a dry moat, and thorny bushes to prevent enemy approaches.

GPS coordinates: 47.97306,6.20028

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48