1174<\/h2>First known mention of the name Fleckenstein. The family are Imperial officials. They hold the\u00a0fortress in the name of the Hohenstaufens and serve as soldiers at the Imperial palace at Haguenau.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1250-1272<\/h2>Period of the \u00ab Great Inter\u00adRegnum \u00bb in the Holy Roman Empire between the death of Frederic I,\u00a0the last of the Hauenstaufen Emperors and the election of Rudolf of Hapsburg. The Fleckenstein\u00a0family attain noble rank, become independent and cease to be officials of the Empire. They\u00a0achieve recognition as owners of all the lands that they had previously held as tenants of the\u00a0Emperor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1275<\/h2>As a result of a quarrel, Wofram de Fleckenstein takes Fred\u00e9ric de Bolanden, Bishop of Spire,\u00a0prisoner. Hapsburg Emperor Rudolph lays seige to the castle in 1276 and forces Wolfram to\u00a0surrender and release the Bishop.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1283<\/h2>The Fleckenstein family is forced to hand over all the lands that they have illegally acquired\u00a0notably to the Lichtenberg family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>End of the 14th Century<\/h2>The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
First known mention of the name Fleckenstein. The family are Imperial officials. They hold the\u00a0fortress in the name of the Hohenstaufens and serve as soldiers at the Imperial palace at Haguenau.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1250-1272<\/h2>Period of the \u00ab Great Inter\u00adRegnum \u00bb in the Holy Roman Empire between the death of Frederic I,\u00a0the last of the Hauenstaufen Emperors and the election of Rudolf of Hapsburg. The Fleckenstein\u00a0family attain noble rank, become independent and cease to be officials of the Empire. They\u00a0achieve recognition as owners of all the lands that they had previously held as tenants of the\u00a0Emperor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1275<\/h2>As a result of a quarrel, Wofram de Fleckenstein takes Fred\u00e9ric de Bolanden, Bishop of Spire,\u00a0prisoner. Hapsburg Emperor Rudolph lays seige to the castle in 1276 and forces Wolfram to\u00a0surrender and release the Bishop.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1283<\/h2>The Fleckenstein family is forced to hand over all the lands that they have illegally acquired\u00a0notably to the Lichtenberg family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>End of the 14th Century<\/h2>The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Period of the \u00ab Great Inter\u00adRegnum \u00bb in the Holy Roman Empire between the death of Frederic I,\u00a0the last of the Hauenstaufen Emperors and the election of Rudolf of Hapsburg. The Fleckenstein\u00a0family attain noble rank, become independent and cease to be officials of the Empire. They\u00a0achieve recognition as owners of all the lands that they had previously held as tenants of the\u00a0Emperor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1275<\/h2>As a result of a quarrel, Wofram de Fleckenstein takes Fred\u00e9ric de Bolanden, Bishop of Spire,\u00a0prisoner. Hapsburg Emperor Rudolph lays seige to the castle in 1276 and forces Wolfram to\u00a0surrender and release the Bishop.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1283<\/h2>The Fleckenstein family is forced to hand over all the lands that they have illegally acquired\u00a0notably to the Lichtenberg family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>End of the 14th Century<\/h2>The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As a result of a quarrel, Wofram de Fleckenstein takes Fred\u00e9ric de Bolanden, Bishop of Spire,\u00a0prisoner. Hapsburg Emperor Rudolph lays seige to the castle in 1276 and forces Wolfram to\u00a0surrender and release the Bishop.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1283<\/h2>The Fleckenstein family is forced to hand over all the lands that they have illegally acquired\u00a0notably to the Lichtenberg family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>End of the 14th Century<\/h2>The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Fleckenstein family is forced to hand over all the lands that they have illegally acquired\u00a0notably to the Lichtenberg family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
End of the 14th Century<\/h2>The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The castle would seem to be badly maintained. The Fleckenstein family was impoverished during\u00a0this period of rural economic depression and the competition from growing towns where the\u00a0greater part of mercantile activity is becoming concentrated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1540-1560<\/h2>Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Reinforcement and improvement of the defences to resist artillery attacks : building of an outer\u00a0wall or faussebraye and towers on the south wall etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1541<\/h2>Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Family meeting at the castle after the death of Louis I. Important decisions are taken concerning\u00a0the disposition of the family inheritance. A reinforcement of clan loyalty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1543<\/h2>Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Introduction of the Reform into the lands of the Fleckenstein family. At the same time the castle\u00a0becomes a place for storing archives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1674<\/h2>The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The castle is occupied and pillaged by French soldiers commanded by the Marquis de Vaubrun\u00a0during the Franco\u00adDutch War.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1720<\/h2>Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Death of the last Baron de Fleckenstein, Henri\u00adJacques, leaving no male heir.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1792<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Fleckenstein is sold as a Bien National.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1812<\/h2>The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Napoleonic Brigadier General Olivier Harty, Irish by extraction, purchases the ruins of the\u00a0castle to acquire the title that goes with it. He translates the title into French and so becomes the\u00a0Baron de Pierrebourg. The ruins and the lands of the castle are in future in separate ownership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1871<\/h2>The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The German Sous\u00adPr\u00e9fet of Wissembourg, von Stichaner, makes it possible to visit the castle. Thanks to the development of the railway the castle gradually becomes a noted landmark for\u00a0hikers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1898<\/h2>The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Fleckenstein is listed as a historic building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1958<\/h2>Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Setting up of the Syndicat d'intiative of Lembach with the renovation and development of the\u00a0Fleckenstein as a main project. The site association manages the castle until 2005.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1992-1997<\/h2>Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Archeological excavations on the platform at the top of the castle : filtration cisterns, keep, kitchen\u00a0area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1997-2000<\/h2>Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Major works to make the structure safe and to consolidate the ruins (new guard rails, spiral\u00a0staircase, facing wall, flanking towers on the south wall, etc.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1998<\/h2>The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Alsace Region purchases all the land on which the castle stands and grants it to the Commune\u00a0of Lembach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2002<\/h2>Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Renovation of the old farm buildings to receive the public (ticket office, caf\u00e9, shop, parking in the\u00a0forest) and the opening of the cross border promotional centre 'the P'tit Fleck' by the Community\u00a0of Communes of the Vall\u00e9e of the Sauer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2005<\/h2>Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Development of the site and the setting up of the discovery trail in and around the castle designed\u00a0for families. Comprehensive management of the site by a team from the Community of Communes\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la Sauer\u00adPechelbronn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Follow the night watchman<\/h2> Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Follow the night watchman on his rounds and absorb the atmosphere of the castle in the evening\u00a0light. His light hearted commentary will give you a relaxed and different insight into every day life\u00a0in 1672. Length of tour :\u00a01h15 Tickets : 6\u20ac per adult \u00ad \u20ac4 per child <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1680<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1680<\/h2>The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incidents in the history of the castle of Fleckenstein<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The castle is destroyed using black gun powder by Mellac, on the orders of General Joseph de\u00a0Monclar, who was concerned about the advance of the Imperial army. From this time it was\u00a0abandoned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>