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Visits & School Groups

A surprising visit, between ruins, exhibitions and an eventful history.

A Surprising Visit

The guided tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. You are welcomed in the Castellan's Residence, where the guide will tell you the eventful history of the Qui qu'en grogne castle. A highly detailed model recreates the entire site, with its buildings, ramparts, moats and towers.

Afterwards, whether on your own or with a guide, equipped with an old map and an information sheet, you will explore all the remaining ruins spread across a hectare and a half. Observation and imagination are the keys to an exciting discovery tour.

The museum entrance, in the Castellan's Residence
The museum entrance, in the Castellan's Residence
Overall view of the castle from the outer wall
Overall view of the castle from the outer wall

Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions

Permanent exhibitions enrich the visit : craftsmen's tools (stonemason, carpenter, joiner, …), farming equipment, regional earthenware and pottery, and a schoolroom from 1900.

Old map of the Bishopric of Metz, at the entrance The castle model, displayed at the entrance The 1900 schoolroom Desks and blackboard, the old schoolroom The old schoolroom Display cases of pens and school exercise books The stonemason's and carpenter's tools Carpenter's tools Tools in the craftsmen's room Regional earthenware and pottery The early 20th-century farm barn Cart and old farming tools Sickles, scythes and old farming tools

Temporary exhibitions change with the seasons : a cabinet of curiosities blending unusual objects and singular collections, a retrospective on the Moyen faïencerie (1765-1788), or the installations from the artistic and cultural project initiated by the association.

Antique toys and curiosities Mementos and objects from the First World War Display case of unusual objects from the cabinet of curiosities Display case of the Moyen faïencerie (1765-1788) Installation from the « Artypique » artistic and cultural project

Reception & Parking

Visitors are welcomed in the Castellan's Residence, the building on the left of the courtyard as you enter. Parking is available in the courtyard.

The Castellan's Residence, where visitors are welcomed
The Castellan's Residence, where visitors are welcomed

Rates

  • Full rate (castle and exhibitions) (from age 12)€6
  • Reduced rate (ages 6 to 12, students, unemployed)€4
  • Outdoor areas only€4
  • Exhibitions only€4
  • Group rate (minimum 10 people)€5
  • Under 6 years oldFree

Booking is recommended for groups.

Payment methods : bank cheques, cash.

School Groups & Children's Groups

The association of the Château « Qui qu'en grogne » offers 4 types of visits for schools and children's groups, by reservation.

Simple Visit

1.5 hours. €4 per child, free for accompanying adults.

Treasure Hunt

2 hours. €5 per child.

The 1900 School

2 hours. €5 per child.

Treasure Hunt and 1900 School

Full day : 2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in the afternoon (packed lunch). €7 per child.

Stone-cutting demonstration for a school group Excavation workshop, treasure hunt for children A school group in the castle courtyard A group of children on their way to the ruins

Adult groups (associations, works councils, clubs…) can also book a guided tour outside regular opening hours.

A vintage car rally in the castle courtyard Car rally by the Lions Club de Metz A horseback riding group in the moats Horses in the pasture, in front of the wall Guided tour of the grounds for an adult group Guided tour of the grounds for an adult group

Practical Information

Languages spoken
English, for groups, by reservation
Opening season
From May 1 to September 30
Opening hours
May and June : Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm
July and August : Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm
Guided tours at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm
On weekdays, visits possible by calling 06 20 91 28 03
September : Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm
Group visit conditions
Guided tours upon request
Individual visit conditions
Self-guided tours upon request, guided tours upon request, educational visits
Group reception
Minimum 10 people, maximum 50
Pets allowed
Yes
Coach parking
Yes

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