Fürst Castle

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Le château en bref

Fürst Castle, in Folschviller (Moselle), is mentioned as early as the beginning of the 12th century (‘Virst bel Valmena’). Destroyed in the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the 18th century with a façade reoriented towards the south; it was defended by a moat and five towers. A lordship under the Bishopric of Metz from 1681, it passed to the Villers-Bettnach and Saint-Avold abbeys, then to several noble families. Acquired in 1926 by mining companies, it was badly damaged by a fire in February 1967 and later renovated for cultural activities. Since 1997, it has belonged to the Neuhauser group.