Château de La Petite-Pierre, Medieval castle in La Petite-Pierre, France
Château de La Petite-Pierre is a castle in this village in the Alsace region, displaying stonework from various periods. Its facades show Romanesque windows, Renaissance details on the well, and Gothic ornaments across the polygonal stone structure that rises above the village.
The castle was built in the 12th century by Count Hugues IV of Nordgau as a defensive stronghold. It later became a fortified residence under the control of the Bishop of Strasbourg.
The castle functions as the administrative hub for the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, playing a role in preserving local traditions and heritage. Visitors can see how the structure integrates into community life today.
The castle sits on a hillside within the village and can be reached by a short walk from the parking area. Guided tours help visitors understand the different rooms and their architectural details.
Beneath the castle lies an underground network of tunnels and water tanks originally used to collect water. This hidden system shows the technical solutions residents relied on centuries ago.
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