Mining in the coalfield came to an end in 2004, with the last extractions at the Houve shaft in Creutzwald. The headframes are today the last visual witnesses of this period of mining in the coalfield. "The headframes are metal gantries that are located …
Built in the 4th century, Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is one of Metz's oldest monuments, bearing witness to 2,000 years of architectural history. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains has been used for civil, religious and military purposes, and is now a cultural …
For a leap back in time to the troubled inter-war years, take a tour of the shelter with commentary from some passionate volunteers. This small structure, which housed up to 66 men, has been fully renovated to its original state. Its small power plant is …
Listed a historic monument, the chapel of the Château de Preisch was built in 1773 by Francois de Lasalle. It was a simple, austere, solidly built Romanesque chapel with a bare interior. A square wooden tower topped with a slender spire housed the bell of …