Château de Girecourt-sur-Durbion

The fortress features four corner towers, surrounded by a landscaped park, with its original 16th-century coffered ceilings still intact within the southern section.

Built in 1540 by Pierre de Haraucourt, the castle withstood a Swedish siege during Easter 1639 and later became the residence of the Bourcier de Villers family.

The castle contains architectural elements from different periods, including medieval ogival windows and Renaissance-style stone carvings throughout the structure.

Located 15 kilometers from Epinal, the castle underwent extensive restoration work since 1994, revealing historical features previously hidden under later modifications.

A commemorative column erected in 1782 celebrating the capture of Fort Saint Philippe in Minorca still stands in ruins along the departmental road D420.

Location: Girecourt-sur-Durbion

Address: Le Village

GPS coordinates: 48.24670,6.60170

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54