Located at the gates of Luxembourg and Germany, the town of Sierck is full of charms. Its medieval past is still very present. Impossible not to notice the castle dating from the XI e century which was the residence of the Dukes of Lorraine, such as Gérard d’Alsace and Arnould VI and which has been transformed over the decades. The lower part of the city, its church dating from the 16th e century and its old houses once occupied by drapers, blacksmiths, tanners, bakers and other craftsmen.
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On a human scale, the village, which does not even have 2,000 inhabitants, is easy to visit, but take the time to look up to discover a few dates engraved here and there. Read the panels, set up by the municipality, which will take you back in time and learn a little more about this atypical locality. The tourist office is also open if you are looking for precise information and regular guided tours are offered.
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City of contrasts and stories
Continue the discovery by taking the Grand-rue which was the main artery before the construction of the Quai des Ducs-de-Lorraine in the 18th century.e century. “The town hall was in the Place du Marché. As for the oldest house, it dates from 1562 and is located next to the bakery, place Jeanne-d’Arc at number 7.” Further on, it is the Porte Neuve, currently being restored, which catches the eye. . “It was destroyed on December 25, 1944. Part of the city was rebuilt after the war but there are still so many authentic things to discover, such as the alleys and the facades”, appreciates Isabelle. “There was even a pottery in the 19the century. »
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Sierck has a rich past and also offers an incredible view of the Moselle and the Stromberg hill. “It is a jewel that deserves to be embellished and preserved. Many houses are in poor condition on rue du Moulin and in the Grand-rue. Sierck belatedly became Sierck-les-Bains. This name refers to the short existence in the 19the of a thermal establishment. A fortified town but also mysterious in more than one way between the face of Christ, the chapel of Marienfloss and its legends, Sierck is worth a detour for its surprising architecture and its heritage.
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