Blettange

Bousse, Moselle, France, France

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Blettange is a historic hamlet within the commune of Bousse in the Moselle department of northeastern France, situated near the Moselle River.

It is best known for the Château de Blettange, a site with medieval origins that once served as the center of a local seigneury connected to the Duchy of Luxembourg and the provostship of Thionville. A fortified castle stood here by at least the 14th century, although the original stronghold was largely destroyed in the 16th century during the conflicts surrounding the siege of Metz.

Parts of the structure survived, and the estate was restored and transformed during the 18th century into the château seen today. The estate also included a mill on the banks of the Moselle, which operated for centuries before falling into ruin. Remnants of the castle’s towers, chapel, and historic grounds still reflect the site's long history and its former importance in the region.