Ferrette

Nestled in the foothills of the Alsatian Jura, the town of the powerful Counts of Ferrette is a small town nestled at the foot of its castle... This town with a prestigious past will charm you with its narrow, romantic paths leading to the towering ruins of Ferrette castle and the mysterious Grotte des Nains, where a famous legend is told.

Everything about this town harkens back to the history of the Counts of Ferrette, who founded the most powerful of the seigneuries, reigning in a quasi-sovereign state for almost two centuries in the Middle Ages. Today, Prince Albert II of Monaco still holds the title of Count of Ferrette, following the marriage of his Grimaldi ancestor to the Mazarin heiress in 1777.

Come and discover this charming little town, its castle, its Re-Naissance museum, its listed church and town hall, its Tourist Office, its many footpaths, not forgetting its Grotte des Nains hidden at the foot of an impressive limestone gorge.

Things to do :

- Walking tour of Ferrette, the castle and the Grotte des Nains: 4.5 Km/2h30. Topoguide to download here

- Discovery tour of the old town and castle: allow 1hr 30 to 2hrs, and bring good shoes.

- Castle visit: 45/60min. 15-minute walk from the Tourist Office parking lot. Good footwear required. Walking guide to the castles of the Alsatian Jura: 3?

- Guided tour of the town and castle, on request.

- Re-Naissance museum space

- Access to the Rossberg panoramic tower: 30/45 min round trip from the Ferrette camping parking lot. A longer loop is possible from Ferrette or Vieux Ferrette.

- For families, a fun walk is available via the "Piste et Trésor" smartphone application.

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