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Castle of Montbeliard

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castle of montbeliard

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Location
Montbeliard, Doubs department, France
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Built
13th century

The Chateau de Montbeliard, also known as the Castle of the Dukes of Wurttemberg is a fortress located on an outcropping rock that overlookss the town of Montbeliard. Since 1996, it has been classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. The property of the commune, it is open to the public.

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