Lichtenberg Chateau

Built by the powerful Lichtenberg family at the beginning of the 13th century, the castle was embellished and transformed in the 16th century by the architect, Daniel Specklin. Hanau-Lichtenberg castle was taken by the troops of Louis XIV in 1678 and began its new life as a stronghold. During the war of 1870 between the troops of Napoleon III and the Prussians, the site was bombarded and left in ruins. Even so, it was never abandoned by the village's inhabitants who took care of its upkeep and used it as a picturesque theatre setting. To continue its history and assert its cultural identity, it now incorporates contemporary forms. Rich in turbulent history, the site is also currently used for exhibitions, meetings, artistic experimentation and theatrical productions.
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