Legendes sur le thème : Château (16 légendes)

[Königstein im Taunus (Hesse / Allemagne)]
By Frary, Marie Hariette in 1913 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/07/26.
Themes: Aide Amour Château Chevalier Condition à respecter Construction Construction de pont Construction miraculeuse Créature fantastique Demande en mariage Donner la main de sa fille Gnome Mariage Nain Noblesse Nuit Origine d'un lieu Route | Chemin Tâche impossible

On the high hill above the Rhine still stand the ruins of an old castle. Here Kuno von Sayn once lived. Kuno was a very proud young man, for he was a member of a very noble family. He had fallen in love with the beautiful daughter of the surly … Read more

The Legend of the Gnomes’ Road at Falkenstein

[Königstein im Taunus (Hesse / Allemagne)]
By Frary, Marie Hariette in 1913 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/07/26.
Themes: Aide Amour Château Chevalier Condition à respecter Construction Construction de pont Construction miraculeuse Créature fantastique Demande en mariage Donner la main de sa fille Gnome Mariage Nain Noblesse Nuit Origine d'un lieu Route | Chemin Tâche impossible

On the high hill above the Rhine still stand the ruins of an old castle. Here Kuno von Sayn once lived. Kuno was a very proud young man, for he was a member of a very noble family. He had fallen in love with the beautiful daughter of the surly … Read more

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

The Legends of Chalmont Snippet

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
L'Alsace - Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
[Biederthal (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 05/07/26.
Themes: Animal Château Chien Lieu hanté Transformation en animal

It is said that a bewitched being haunts Biederthal Castle in the form of a great black dog, known as the “Laxi dog.” This is supposed to be the castle’s former owner, Alexis von Reichenstein—Laxi being a shortened form of his name. During his lifetime, he was notorious far and … Read more
Le château des Reich de Reichenstein
L'Alsace - Le château des Reich de Reichenstein

The Legend of the Black Dog of Biederthal Castle Snippet

[Biederthal (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 05/07/26.
Themes: Animal Château Chien Lieu hanté Transformation en animal

It is said that a bewitched being haunts Biederthal Castle in the form of a great black dog, known as the “Laxi dog.” This is supposed to be the castle’s former owner, Alexis von Reichenstein—Laxi being a shortened form of his name. During his lifetime, he was notorious far and … Read more

Château de Steinerburg
Chaine Youtube Histoire - Voyager - Nature - Château de Steinerburg
[Steinach (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Assassinat Château Domestique | Serviteur Flèche Guerre Méchanceté Mort Noblesse Rivalité Sang Trahison Vengeance

When travelling from Arbon towards Rorschach along the shore of Lake Constance, one can see, on the right, at the edge of the ridge sloping down towards the lake, a good half-hour above Steinach, a grey tower with a broad upper structure sitting upon its massive walls like a giant’s … Read more

The Legend of the Death of the Last Lord of Steinach

[Steinach (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Assassinat Château Domestique | Serviteur Flèche Guerre Méchanceté Mort Noblesse Rivalité Sang Trahison Vengeance

When travelling from Arbon towards Rorschach along the shore of Lake Constance, one can see, on the right, at the edge of the ridge sloping down towards the lake, a good half-hour above Steinach, a grey tower with a broad upper structure sitting upon its massive walls like a giant’s … Read more
Château de Steinerburg
Chaine Youtube Histoire - Voyager - Nature - Château de Steinerburg

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost Coach of Hoh-Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

[Orschwiller (Bas-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame Jaune Délivrance Jeune fille Midi Richesse Silence Souterrain Trésor

Only children born on a Sunday, or on Ember days, are able to see the Yellow Maiden at the Hohkönigsburg. She has a snow-white face and wears a close-fitting dress of old-fashioned cut and straw-yellow colour; her hat, veil, shoes, and stockings are orange-yellow. A ring of keys hangs from … Read more

The Legend of the Yellow Lady of Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle

[Orschwiller (Bas-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame Jaune Délivrance Jeune fille Midi Richesse Silence Souterrain Trésor

Only children born on a Sunday, or on Ember days, are able to see the Yellow Maiden at the Hohkönigsburg. She has a snow-white face and wears a close-fitting dress of old-fashioned cut and straw-yellow colour; her hat, veil, shoes, and stockings are orange-yellow. A ring of keys hangs from … Read more

[Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire de Belfort)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame blanche Délivrance Dragon Fantôme Fuite Gardien du trésor Jeune fille Lieu hanté Malédiction Rompre malédiction Transformation Trésor

In Rothenberg Castle, at Rougemont, which lies near the place of the same name on the road from Masevaux to Belfort, already on French soil though its inhabitants still speak German, there often appears a White Lady. She sits upon the ruins of the tower and gazes sadly down into … Read more

The Legend of the Key of the White Lady of Rothenberg

[Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire de Belfort)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame blanche Délivrance Dragon Fantôme Fuite Gardien du trésor Jeune fille Lieu hanté Malédiction Rompre malédiction Transformation Trésor

In Rothenberg Castle, at Rougemont, which lies near the place of the same name on the road from Masevaux to Belfort, already on French soil though its inhabitants still speak German, there often appears a White Lady. She sits upon the ruins of the tower and gazes sadly down into … Read more

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

The Legend of the White Lady of Pflixbourg Castle

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Legend of Barbarossa and the Construction of the Church of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Ramswag

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

The Legend of the Three Sisters of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Freundstein and His Daughter

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

The Rhymer's Stone
Walter Baxter / The Rhymer Stone - The Rhymer's Stone
[Earlston, Newstead (Scottish Borders / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/02/26.
Themes:

THOMAS, of Ercildoun, in Lauderdale, called the Rhymer, on account of his producing a poetical romance on the subject of Tristrem and Yseult, which is curious as the earliest specimen of English verse known to exist, flourished in the reign of Alexander III. of Scotland. Like other men of talent … Read more
The Rhymer's Stone
Walter Baxter / The Rhymer Stone - The Rhymer's Stone

The legend of Thomas the Rhymer

[Earlston, Newstead (Scottish Borders / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/02/26.
Themes:

THOMAS, of Ercildoun, in Lauderdale, called the Rhymer, on account of his producing a poetical romance on the subject of Tristrem and Yseult, which is curious as the earliest specimen of English verse known to exist, flourished in the reign of Alexander III. of Scotland. Like other men of talent … Read more

[Maidens (South Ayrshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/01/26.
Themes:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Read more

The Legend of the Liberation of the Laird o’ Co’

[Maidens (South Ayrshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/01/26.
Themes:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Read more

[Lochbuie (Argyll and Bute Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/01/26.
Themes:

About three hundred years ago, Ewen Maclaine of Lochbuy, in the island of Mull, having been engaged in a quarrel with a neighbouring chief, a day was fixed for determining the affair by the sword. Lochbuy, before the day arrived, consulted a celebrated witch as to the result of the … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of Ewen Maclaine of Lochbuy

[Lochbuie (Argyll and Bute Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/01/26.
Themes:

About three hundred years ago, Ewen Maclaine of Lochbuy, in the island of Mull, having been engaged in a quarrel with a neighbouring chief, a day was fixed for determining the affair by the sword. Lochbuy, before the day arrived, consulted a celebrated witch as to the result of the … Read more

[Barry, Panbride (Angus / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/01/26.
Themes:

In the olden times, when it was the fashion for gentlemen to wear swords, the Laird of Balmachie went one day to Dundee, leaving his wife at home ill in bed. Riding home in the twilight, he had occasion to leave the high road; and when crossing between some little … Read more

The Legend of the Wife of the Laird of Balmachie

[Barry, Panbride (Angus / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/01/26.
Themes:

In the olden times, when it was the fashion for gentlemen to wear swords, the Laird of Balmachie went one day to Dundee, leaving his wife at home ill in bed. Riding home in the twilight, he had occasion to leave the high road; and when crossing between some little … Read more