Castle of the Counts of Hamal in Vierves-sur-Viroin

The ‘Comtes de Hamal’, who owned the property between 1567 and 1852, radically restructured the old fortress and farm of medieval origin and reduced the building’s defensive functions to a base.

The façade of the dwelling, in classical style, is pierced with large bays. This “modern” dwelling is flanked by the so-called Attila tower, whose bulbous roof imposes the castle in the landscape, while its large windows offer new observation posts.

The work related to pleasure continued in the second half of the 19th century: the two courtyards were brought together to form a vast terrace opening onto the valley.

The garden below, the tree-lined ring splitting the ramparts and the large orchard at the bottom of the valley extend the pleasure beyond the enclosure.

The castle is not open to the public, but you can discover it from all angles by walking through the village and the various viewpoints located on either side of the Viroin.