Stadtbredimus Castle

Stadtbredimus Castle

Stadtbredimus Castle (French: Château de Stadtbredimus), located on the banks of the Moselle in the village of Stadtbredimus in south-eastern Luxembourg, has a history going back to the 13th century when a fortified castle stood on the site. In 1724, today's castle was built on the ruins of the old fort and, after some questionable restoration work, was bought by the la Fontaine family in 1802. It was here that Luxembourg's national poet, Edmond de la Fontaine, better known as Dicks, lived from 1858 to 1881.[1]

The castle is now the headquarters of the Domaines Vinsmoselle wine cooperative.[2]

History

References

  1. "Stadtbredimus", Guide Communal. (French) Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  2. "Our vineyards and estates", Domaines Vinsmoselle. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
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Coordinates: 49°33′50″N 6°22′5″E / 49.56389°N 6.36806°E / 49.56389; 6.36806


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