The castle was built during the 10th century by the Duke of Lorraine, on a small hill.
According to the local history, the site has been fortified in the 6th century by a son of Clodio, King of the Franks.
The castle had a rectangular shape; in the centre, the keep was protected by two enceintes.
One of the two entrances was fortified by a large tower, named la Cabée.
The chapel, dedicated to Saint Blaise, is the last building still standing, in the east of the plateau.