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  • Clervaux Castle is perched on the slopes of a rocky promontory above the city. Its origins date back to the 12th century, but it was built in successive stages.
  • Clervaux Castle is located in the north of Luxembourg, on the wooded slopes of the Ardennes, in the bend of the Clerv River.
  • The oldest part of Clervaux Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Gerhard von Sponheim, a brother of the Count of Vianden.
  • Not only is the beautiful Clervaux castle here, but you can also enjoy great walking here and the village, surrounded by forests and hills, looks like a fairytale.
  • The most iconic landmark in the town is the beautiful Clervaux Castle, built in the 12th century. As a museum, the castle has been wonderfully maintained.
  • Clervaux Castle History. The oldest parts of the 12th century castle were built by Gerard, Count of Sponheim, a brother of the Count of Vianden.
  • I would highly recommend a visit to the Castle if you are anywhere near Clervaux. There are many rooms to visit each charting an aspect of the growth of the Castle.
  • Destroyed in large parts during World War II, Luxembourg State acquired the ruins and restored Clervaux Castle back to its former splendour.
  • The opening scene of the 1971 film "The Day of the Jackal" was filmed at Clervaux Castle, a popular setting for filming motion pictures and television...