Larochette
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Larochette is a commune
and town in central Luxembourg
, in the canton of Mersch
. It is situated on the White Ernz
river. The town is dominated by the partly ruined Larochette Castle
.
, the town of Larochette, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 1,359. Other towns within the commune include Ernzen
.
Meysembourg Castle
, located some 2 km south-west of Larochette, has a history dating back to the 12th century. Today's castle was built in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style and is privately owned.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
and town in central Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, in the canton of Mersch
Mersch (canton)
Mersch is a canton in the centre of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg District. The capital is Mersch.The canton consists of the following 11 communes:*Bissen*Boevange-sur-Attert*Colmar-Berg*Fischbach*Heffingen*Larochette*Lintgen*Lorentzweiler*Mersch...
. It is situated on the White Ernz
White Ernz
The White Ernz is a river flowing through Luxembourg, joining the Sauer at Reisdorf. It flows through the towns of Larochette, Medernach and Ermsdorf....
river. The town is dominated by the partly ruined Larochette Castle
Larochette Castle
Larochette Castle stands high above the town of Larochette in central Luxembourg. Dating from the 11th century, the castle was destroyed by fire at the end of the 16th century...
.
, the town of Larochette, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 1,359. Other towns within the commune include Ernzen
Ernzen
Ernzen is a small town in the commune of Larochette, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 383....
.
Meysembourg Castle
Meysembourg Castle
Meysembourg Castle is located some 2 km south-west of Larochette in central Luxembourg. While the site has a history dating back to the 12th century, today's castle was built in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style and is privately owned.-History:...
, located some 2 km south-west of Larochette, has a history dating back to the 12th century. Today's castle was built in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style and is privately owned.