Castle Tour

Pange Castle - Cultural Tours

A must-see site in Lorraine, near Metz, in Pange. What to see and do at the Château de Pange:

Description :

Built on the site of an old feudal castle on the borders of the Duchy of Lorraine, it has a rich history marked by influential figures.

In 1720, Leopold , Duke of Lorraine, installed Jean-Baptiste Thomas , Treasurer-General of Extraordinary War Expenses, there. Under his impetus, the construction of the current castle began, according to the plans of the architect JB Louis . In 1766, Duke Stanislas raised the land of Pange to the rank of marquisate.

The 3rd Marquis de Pange, Louis , distinguished himself alongside Lafayette in the American Revolutionary War, notably at the Battle of Yorktown . During the French Revolution, his service in the Catholic and Royal Army led to his death during the Second War in the Vendée in 1796. His brother François , also deeply affected by the Revolution, distinguished himself in the Legislative Assembly through his opposition to Brissot .

Jacques , the younger son, bought back the estate under the Directory after its confiscation in 1791 and rallied to the Empire. Grand Chamberlain to Napoleon, he received Empress Marie-Louise at Pange in 1812. His son, married to the daughter of Georges Mouton , Marshal of the Empire, continued to enhance the importance of the château.

In the 20th century , the younger brother of the 8th Marquis, Jean , became a pioneer of the early Free French. An aviator, he participated in the Leclerc epic and the war mission in Russia, within the Normandie-Niemen squadron, receiving the Red Star for his bravery.

Today, after four centuries of service to Lorraine and France, the tenth Marquis of Pange , Roland , has returned to his ancestral castle, after 40 years of absence from the family.

Come and discover this unique heritage and its fascinating history through a guided tour of the castle and its gardens.

Opening hours and prices

• Opening hours : Guided tours all year round, on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Saturday at 2:45 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:45 pm

• Sunday at 2:45 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:45 pm

• Garden + castle admission : €10