Château de Landskron - Leymen, France
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fi67
N 47° 29.309 E 007° 29.452
32T E 386317 N 5260553
This fortress at the Eastern border of France was used as a prinson from 1690 until 1789.
Waymark Code: WM9RZW
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 09/27/2010
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The Château de Landskron (or Landskron Castle) is situated in the southern part of Alsace, in the east of France, a few footsteps away from Switzerland, in the commune of Leymen. The village situated at the north of the ruin, Leymen, in the département of Haut-Rhin, lies in France while Flüh, at the south east foot of the ruin, is in Switzerland. (From Wikipedia)
From 1690 until 1789 (the French revolution) this castle was also an outpost of the bastille in Paris, one of the most famous prisons in world history.
The most prominent prisoner of Landskron castle was Bernard Duvergier (born 1737 in New Orleans). He was arrested in 1769 for unknown reasons due to a "lettre de cachet" (a royal arrest warrant). He stayed in his cell until 1790. An organized search for political prisoners after the revolution revealed also his existence, but he had lost his mind and his body was too weak. He died in a hospital just a few weeks after he had been released.
Today the castle is a popular family destination. There is great view from the top of the tower.
Address:
Château de Landskron
Leymen, France
68220
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
open daily during daylight
Fees?:
none
Web link: Not listed
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