サン・ソーヴルの洞窟・トップ4

Access to the area restricted by huge gates

On a limestone spur above the Vezouze lies the Château de Blâmont, built around 1200. Once the seat of the Counts of Blâmont, later a romantic castle and even a weaving mill. In 1944 it was badly damaged by American bombing. Today the ruins – with five towers – are a silent witness to centuries of history.

The castle viewpoint is no longer accessible, following work (May 1, 2025)

A path leads below the Château de Pierre-Percée. It offers breathtaking views of Lake Pierre-Percée and the castle perched on the rock. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are required.

Ruins rather interesting to observe, but informative panels would have been welcome to better discover the site! ⚠️ Besides, when I passed there, the ♦️/+ yellow path (from the crossroads after the Old Forest House of Gros Chêne to the Storindal Meadow) was punctuated with chains and 'Private Property' signs ⛔ ''. There are no/no more markers/signs indicating the presence of the castle, and it was difficult to then reach Saint Quirin (large sections made inaccessible).

The Château de Pierre-Percée is a 12th-century ruin. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War in the 1600s.

Located right by La Roche des Fees

This ruined castle is one of the best traces of the history of Lorraine in the Middle Ages. Its 12th century keep and its 13th century flanking towers still exist today. The structure of its walls in opus spicatum (that is to say in the shape of ears) is also noteworthy.