Coat of arms of Château Qui Qu'en GrogneChâteau Qui Qu'en Grogne
In pictures

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The castle of yesterday and today, its work camps and its community life.

Façade of the castle with its Gothic mullioned windows in Vosges sandstone and its entrance portal Façade of the castle with its Gothic mullioned windows in Vosges sandstone and its entrance portal Plan of the 1639 siege, engraving by François Collignon Plan of the 1639 siege, engraving by François Collignon The association's first work camps, 1983 The association's first work camps, 1983 The museum entrance, in the castellan's residence The museum entrance, in the castellan's residence Medieval tournament at the castle Medieval tournament at the castle The association gathered at the castle The association gathered at the castle Aerial view of the castle Aerial view of the castle Old engraving of the entrance to the enclosure Old engraving of the entrance to the enclosure The association's first work camps, 1983 The association's first work camps, 1983 Old map of the Bishopric of Metz, at the entrance Old map of the Bishopric of Metz, at the entrance A golden eagle during the falconry show A golden eagle during the falconry show Marie-Huguette, Marcel and Marguerite, association volunteers Marie-Huguette, Marcel and Marguerite, association volunteers The tower and ramparts of the enclosure The tower and ramparts of the enclosure Old engraving of the castle's south façade Old engraving of the castle's south façade Volunteers gathered in front of the castellan's residence, 1983 Volunteers gathered in front of the castellan's residence, 1983 The scale model of the castle, on display at the entrance The scale model of the castle, on display at the entrance Medieval horseback reenactment Medieval horseback reenactment Jacques Mangin, volunteer, at the exhibition on old-time laundry Jacques Mangin, volunteer, at the exhibition on old-time laundry Carved detail in Vosges sandstone Carved detail in Vosges sandstone Old engraving of the entrance gate Old engraving of the entrance gate Restoration work on the castellan's residence, 1983 Restoration work on the castellan's residence, 1983 The 1900 classroom The 1900 classroom Bird of prey during a falconry demonstration Bird of prey during a falconry demonstration A group of visitors in the cellar A group of visitors in the cellar The round tower of the south wall The round tower of the south wall Old engraving of the castle and the prison tower, 1818 Old engraving of the castle and the prison tower, 1818 Restoration work on the castellan's residence, 1983 Restoration work on the castellan's residence, 1983 Desks and blackboard, the old classroom Desks and blackboard, the old classroom Falconry show Falconry show Presentation of the Antenne 2 Heritage Prize to the association, 1988 Presentation of the Antenne 2 Heritage Prize to the association, 1988 The moats and towers of the castle, another viewpoint The moats and towers of the castle, another viewpoint Vertical aerial view of the castle and its remains Vertical aerial view of the castle and its remains Old engraving of the castle Old engraving of the castle Association volunteers hard at work Association volunteers hard at work The old classroom The old classroom Guided tour in the castle gardens Guided tour in the castle gardens The castle ruins The castle ruins Old engraving of the castle, 1818 Old engraving of the castle, 1818 Work camp with young volunteers, 1989 Work camp with young volunteers, 1989 Display cases of pens and school exercise books Display cases of pens and school exercise books A family visiting the castle A family visiting the castle Detail of the roof timber frame and roofing Detail of the roof timber frame and roofing Old engraving of the village of Moyen Old engraving of the village of Moyen The scout group in front of the episcopal palace, 2016 The scout group in front of the episcopal palace, 2016 Tools of the stonemason and the carpenter Tools of the stonemason and the carpenter The children's festival, 2009 The children's festival, 2009 Old engraving of the castle's south façade Old engraving of the castle's south façade Masonry consolidation work by volunteers Masonry consolidation work by volunteers Carpenter's tools Carpenter's tools Stone-carving demonstration Stone-carving demonstration View through an opening in the ramparts View through an opening in the ramparts Old engraving of the village gate Old engraving of the village gate The volunteers' camp on site The volunteers' camp on site Tools in the craftsmen's room Tools in the craftsmen's room Knight's armour, medieval festival Knight's armour, medieval festival The towers and curtain walls covered in ivy The towers and curtain walls covered in ivy Old view of the castle from the countryside Old view of the castle from the countryside Young visitors wearing helmets on the work site, in the 1980s Young visitors wearing helmets on the work site, in the 1980s Regional earthenware and pottery Regional earthenware and pottery Dance by the Ukrainian ensemble Dance by the Ukrainian ensemble The outer wall and its round tower The outer wall and its round tower The castle and the church of Moyen The castle and the church of Moyen Masonry work camp shared with the CAPS Masonry work camp shared with the CAPS The early-20th-century agricultural barn The early-20th-century agricultural barn The convivial “Couarail” gathering space The convivial “Couarail” gathering space The castle surrounded by greenery The castle surrounded by greenery The former castle The former castle Masonry consolidation with the CAPS Masonry consolidation with the CAPS Cart and old farming tools Cart and old farming tools Event featuring the olifant Event featuring the olifant The episcopal palace The episcopal palace The wall and the church The wall and the church Green space maintenance with the CAPS Green space maintenance with the CAPS Sickles, scythes and old farming tools Sickles, scythes and old farming tools Agricultural fair, vintage tractors Agricultural fair, vintage tractors Façade of the episcopal palace Façade of the episcopal palace The chapel in the East wing The chapel in the East wing Clearing brush with the CAPS Clearing brush with the CAPS Old toys and curiosities Old toys and curiosities Horse-drawn carriage festival at the castle Horse-drawn carriage festival at the castle The artillery tower and its gun loops The artillery tower and its gun loops The vaulted cellar of the former castle The vaulted cellar of the former castle Volunteers' camp Volunteers' camp Mementos and objects from the First World War Mementos and objects from the First World War Horse-drawn carriage event Horse-drawn carriage event Vaulted passage leading to the castellan's residence Vaulted passage leading to the castellan's residence The former castellan's residence, old postcard The former castellan's residence, old postcard Scout work camp in the ruins, 2016 Scout work camp in the ruins, 2016 Display case of unusual objects from the cabinet of curiosities Display case of unusual objects from the cabinet of curiosities Wedding-themed festival, 1995 Wedding-themed festival, 1995 Group gathered for the wedding-themed festival, 1995 Group gathered for the wedding-themed festival, 1995 A craftsman carves a stone with a mallet near the ramparts A craftsman carves a stone with a mallet near the ramparts An apprentice stonemason works a block on his workbench An apprentice stonemason works a block on his workbench A falconer presents a bird of prey on her gauntlet A falconer presents a bird of prey on her gauntlet A barn owl flies towards the falconer's glove A barn owl flies towards the falconer's glove A falconer presents a Eurasian eagle-owl A falconer presents a Eurasian eagle-owl A bald eagle in full flight above the audience A bald eagle in full flight above the audience Portrait of a bald eagle during the falconry show Portrait of a bald eagle during the falconry show A storyteller plays the lyre during the Olifant event A storyteller plays the lyre during the Olifant event Live painting demonstration in the castle cellars Live painting demonstration in the castle cellars Textile artworks displayed on the castle's ruined façade Textile artworks displayed on the castle's ruined façade Textile artworks displayed on the castle's ruined façade, another view Textile artworks displayed on the castle's ruined façade, another view Poster for the Olifant artistic experience, 2017 Poster for the Olifant artistic experience, 2017 Poster for the concert by the Ukrainian ensemble Sbrutsch Poster for the concert by the Ukrainian ensemble Sbrutsch The prison tower The prison tower The scout group, 2015 The scout group, 2015 Display case from the Moyen faience pottery works (1765-1788) Display case from the Moyen faience pottery works (1765-1788) Installation from the “Artypique” artistic and cultural project Installation from the “Artypique” artistic and cultural project The castellan's residence in 1983 The castellan's residence in 1983 Visit to the work site, 2016 Visit to the work site, 2016 An Iranian painter and musician, guests of the artistic project An Iranian painter and musician, guests of the artistic project The restored castellan's residence, 1990 The restored castellan's residence, 1990 The scout group, 2011 The scout group, 2011 Group photo of the volunteers from the 1989 work camp Group photo of the volunteers from the 1989 work camp Aerial view of the scout group forming a cross Aerial view of the scout group forming a cross The scout group gathered around the campfire, 2016 The scout group gathered around the campfire, 2016 Green space cleanup with the CAPS Green space cleanup with the CAPS Maintenance of the moat surroundings with the CAPS Maintenance of the moat surroundings with the CAPS Clearing brush from a wall with the CAPS Clearing brush from a wall with the CAPS Masonry work camp in a moat with the CAPS Masonry work camp in a moat with the CAPS Clearing brush from a meadow with the CAPS Clearing brush from a meadow with the CAPS Pruning shrubs along a wall with the CAPS Pruning shrubs along a wall with the CAPS Masonry work camp on a wall with the CAPS Masonry work camp on a wall with the CAPS Group photo of the CAPS volunteers Group photo of the CAPS volunteers Team brush-clearing with the CAPS Team brush-clearing with the CAPS Lawn mowing with the CAPS Lawn mowing with the CAPS Stone-carving demonstration for a school group Stone-carving demonstration for a school group The episcopal palace in 2016 The episcopal palace in 2016 Excavation workshop, treasure hunt for children Excavation workshop, treasure hunt for children Overall view of the castle from the outer wall Overall view of the castle from the outer wall A school group in the castle courtyard A school group in the castle courtyard The castellan's residence, where visitors are welcomed The castellan's residence, where visitors are welcomed A group of children on their way to the ruins A group of children on their way to the ruins A vintage car rally in the castle courtyard A vintage car rally in the castle courtyard Car rally of the Lions Club de Metz Car rally of the Lions Club de Metz A group on a horseback ride in the moats A group on a horseback ride in the moats Horses in the pasture, in front of the wall Horses in the pasture, in front of the wall Guided tour of the grounds for a group of adults Guided tour of the grounds for a group of adults Guided tour of the grounds for a group of adults Guided tour of the grounds for a group of adults Marguerite, volunteer, in the 1900 classroom Marguerite, volunteer, in the 1900 classroom Children discovering the old classroom Children discovering the old classroom Overall view of the 1900 classroom and its desks Overall view of the 1900 classroom and its desks Old pens, school exercise books and blotting paper Old pens, school exercise books and blotting paper Educational wall chart on plant families Educational wall chart on plant families Combs and toothed tools of the stonemason Combs and toothed tools of the stonemason Model of a Gothic window, an example of stonemason's work Model of a Gothic window, an example of stonemason's work The stonemason's tools, hammers and chisels The stonemason's tools, hammers and chisels A group of children in the castle cellars A group of children in the castle cellars Metal sculpture from the “Artypique” artistic project Metal sculpture from the “Artypique” artistic project Table set up in front of paintings, “Artypique” exhibition Table set up in front of paintings, “Artypique” exhibition Metal eagle sculpture, “Artypique” installation Metal eagle sculpture, “Artypique” installation Visitors in front of the paintings at the “Artypique” exhibition Visitors in front of the paintings at the “Artypique” exhibition Ceramics and vases on display, “Artypique” project Ceramics and vases on display, “Artypique” project Pottery displayed outdoors, “Artypique” exhibition Pottery displayed outdoors, “Artypique” exhibition Ceramic sculpture, “Artypique” installation Ceramic sculpture, “Artypique” installation Paintings by Véronique Filipetto, “Artypique” exhibition Paintings by Véronique Filipetto, “Artypique” exhibition Meeting with an Iranian painter and musician, guests of the artistic project Meeting with an Iranian painter and musician, guests of the artistic project Typewriter and old furniture from the cabinet of curiosities Typewriter and old furniture from the cabinet of curiosities Old camera and bottles, cabinet of curiosities Old camera and bottles, cabinet of curiosities The book “La Famille Quiquengrogne” and old toys The book “La Famille Quiquengrogne” and old toys Plate from the Moyen faience pottery works with bird decoration (1765-1788) Plate from the Moyen faience pottery works with bird decoration (1765-1788) Plate from the Moyen faience pottery works with figure decoration (1765-1788) Plate from the Moyen faience pottery works with figure decoration (1765-1788)