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Castles near Metz
38 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Schengen Castle, 41 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Grand Ducal Palace — #405 of 3,708 worldwide — 55 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bock, founded 963.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Luxembourg (27), France (9), Germany (2).
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Grand Ducal Palace
55 km north · Palace & château
The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
- Fort Douaumont
55 km west · Fortress
Fort Douaumont was the largest and highest fort on the ring of 19 large defensive works which had protected the city of Verdun, France, since the…
- Fort Vaux
52 km west · Fortress
Fort Vaux, in Vaux-Devant-Damloup, Meuse, France, was a polygonal fort forming part of the ring of 19 large defensive works intended to protect the…
- Fort Thüngen
55 km north · Fortress
Fort Thüngen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
- Bock
55 km north · Ruin
The Bock is a promontory in the eastern corner of Luxembourg City's historical upper town, the Ville Haute.
- Schengen Castle
41 km north · Castle
Schengen Castle is located in the village of Schengen in the south-east of Luxembourg close to the borders with France and Germany.
- Château de Commercy
58 km south-west · Palace & château
The Château de Commercy is a castle in the town of Commercy, in the Meuse department of France.
- Fort Souville
54 km west · Fortress
Fort Souville, briefly called Fort Lemoine, was one of the forts of the Verdun Fortification District, situated in the commune of…
- Mamer Castle
57 km north · Castle
Mamer Castle is the town hall for the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg.
- Sanem Castle
51 km north · Castle
Sanem Castle, located in the village of Sanem near Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg has a history dating back to the 13th century.
- Aspelt Castle
45 km north · Castle
Aspelt Castle, located in Aspelt in the south of Luxembourg, is a Baroque residence built in 1590 on the site of a medieval castle from the 11th…
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Berg Castle
77 km north · Castle
Berg Castle is the principal residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is situated in the town of Colmar-Berg, in central Luxembourg, near the…
- Vianden Castle
91 km north · Castle
Vianden Castle (Luxembourgish: Veianer Schlass [ˈfɑɪ̯ɑnɐ ˈʃlɑs] or Veiner Schlooss [ˈfɑɪ̯nɐ ˈʃloːs] ; French: Château de Vianden; German: Schloss…
- Fischbach Castle
70 km north · Castle
Fischbach Castle is a castle in Luxembourg. It is situated near the town of Fischbach, in central Luxembourg.
- Château de Lunéville
63 km south · Castle
The Palace of Lunéville (French: Château de Lunéville French pronunciation: [ʃɑto d lynevil]) is a residence of the Duke of Lorraine since the 13th…
- Beaufort Castle
80 km north · Ruin
Beaufort Castle dating from the 11th century consists of the ruins of the medieval fortress and an adjacent residence from the 17th century.
- Electoral Palace
78 km north-east · Palace & château
The Electoral Palace in Trier, Germany, was the residence of the Archbishops and Electors of Trier from the 16th century until the late 18th century.
- Ansembourg Castle
66 km north · Castle
Ansembourg Old Castle, known as the Old Castle of Ansembourg, in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven…
- Bourscheid Castle
88 km north · Castle
Bourscheid Castle is located near the village of Bourscheid in north-eastern Luxembourg.
- Brandenbourg Castle
88 km north · Ruin
Brandenbourg Castle, now a ruin, is located on a promontory some 70 metres above the village of Brandenbourg in north-eastern Luxembourg.
- New Castle of Ansembourg
65 km north · Castle
The New Castle of Ansembourg,, in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles.
- Larochette Castle
74 km north · Ruin
Larochette Castle stands high above the town of Larochette in central Luxembourg.
- Saarbrücken Castle
61 km east · Castle
Saarbrücken Castle is a Baroque château in Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland.
+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q22690.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Metz?
The Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (24 castles · 4 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 7 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Metz, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Metz?
Schengen Castle, a castle 41 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Metz?
Grand Ducal Palace, ranked #405 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 55 km north from Metz.
What is the oldest castle near Metz?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bock, founded 963 — 55 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Nancy (47 km) · Luxembourg (55 km) · Trier (78 km) · Strasbourg (130 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.