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The Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

With its majestic architecture and its incredible views across the Alsatian plain, it's hardly a surprise that this is one of France's most popular monuments in terms of visitor numbers. More than 600,000 people visit this site each year.

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The Castle of Hohlandsbourg

At 100 m in length and 60 m in width, this is Alsace's largest fortified castle. A large number of events are held here throughout the year. The site offers an incredible 360° view across the plains and the Vosges.

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The Castle of Fleckenstein

Built in the 12th century in what is today the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, the Castle of Fleckenstein was once an impenetrable fortress. Today, this is Alsace's most frequently visited unrestored castle.

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The three castles of Ribeauvillé

As the main town on the wine route, Ribeauvillé is the starting point for a 9 km trail which includes Ribeauvillé's three castles. Discover mediaeval architecture as you explore this attractive wine producing area!

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The Castle of La Petite Pierre

Built during the 12th century, this castle was extensively modernised by Vauban in 1684. The castle occupied a strategic location making it possible to control the routes running between Alsace and Lorraine

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The Castle of Spesbourg

Built in 1247, the castle has a large, square, 24 m high keep in addition to an inner courtyard. The site features a level of refinement rarely seen in the 14th century.

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The three castles of Haut-Eguisheim

Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, today only three pink sandstone keeps remain of this structure which once formed a single castle. This site is the starting point of the 20 km "Five Castles Route".

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The Castle of Ferrette

Built in the 12th century, the Castle of Ferrette overlooks the valley from an altitude of 612 m. It comprises an upper part, in addition to a lower part which was once connected to the town's fortifications.

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The Castle of Haut-Andlau

This castle perched up on the hilltops offers a great view over the vineyards and the Black Forest. Built in the 14th century and inhabited up until 1806, the castle was devastated during the Napoleonic Wars.

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The Castle of Haut-Barr

Also nicknamed "Alsace's eye" the castle is built on three large rocks linked by a walkway known as the "Devils Bridge". From here, visitors can admire a spectacular view across the Alsatian plain and the Vosges.

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The Castle of Lichtenberg

It was in the 13th century that the Lichtenberg family had this castle built on a hillside at an altitude of 400 m. Vauban made this a strategic part of his defence system to protect the Northern Vosges.

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