Château de Malbrouck
Built at the beginning of the 15th century, the Château de Malbrouck is a hotbed of the War of the Spanish Succession from which, in 1705, the Duke of Marlborough went to war, as the famous song goes.
Château de Malbrouck and its famous song
Built at the beginning of the 15th century, Château de Malbrouck is a castle on the border of France, Germany and Luxembourg. Have a family day out at this important place in the War of the Spanish Succession when in 1705 the Duke of Marlborough left there to go to war, as celebrated in a famous song.
Séjour au château de Malbrouck crédit Guillaume Ramon
The castle has been a listed monument since 1930 and is a fine example of late medieval architecture as it is the only totally preserved 15th century castle in Lorraine. It proudly overlooks the Manderen valley with its high walls, a 3-storey main building, vast central courtyard and four corner towers linked by curtain walls between 12 and 18 metres high.
The Château de Malbrouck today
The towers of the castle house a museum to medieval life and temporary exhibitions. Fun workshops offer treasure hunts around the castle and medieval tournaments. It is also a venue for some remarkable exhibitions and a rich programme of cultural events.
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