.The Marienfloss chapel is a remnant of a monastery that has existed for several centuries, since 1238. It was first inhabited by Cistercian nuns, then by Carthusian monks from Trier, and finally by canons. In 1415, the Rosary, a special prayer to Mary, …

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin is a rare example of 16th century Gothic (1523). The delicate decoration of the flamboyant porch contrasts with the simplicity of the building. The star-vaulted nave opens onto a five-sided polygonal choir. The …

The building is striking for its large dimensions and its characteristic features of Romanesque art in the Rhineland. It is one of the few examples of this type in the Moselle. The massive façade is flanked by two towers of different heights. Its …

  The little chapel of Notre Dame des Bois is one of the hidden treasures of Pays de Bitche. Next to the Erbsenweiher Lake, the altar of this sandstone chapel is lined with a stone tabernacle cotained in an iron box. It has a crucifix and four …

Nicknamed "God's lantern" with its 6,500 m2 of stained glass, Metz's Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is an ideal synthesis of the three golden ages of stained glass in Lorraine. Herman de Munster's stained glass on the west facade, the earliest known example, …

The Chapel of Saint Verena (protector of domestic animals is an important spiritual place in Pays de Bitche. It was built between the 1400's and 1500's and was extended several times. A pilgrim destination, the chapel's interior is adorned with several …

A copy of the statue of Saint Rémi welcomes you outside this Baroque church founded by the Echternach Abbey in 1754. The original effigy of the church’s patron saint is found inside. Nicolas Greff, a cabinetmaker from Lorraine, has left his mark …

  This red sandstone menhir is 5m high and dates back to the druidic period where it served as a sacrificial stone. Later in 1170, it was used as a boundary stone between Alsace and Lorraine. The 12 apostles that figure on all 4 sides date back to 1787. …

Saint Quirin is considered among "France's most beautiful villages" and has a rich heritage. Its neighbouring communes- Métairies-St-Quirin, Vasperviller et Turquestein- also offer architectural treasures. Seven sanctuaries called the « Seven Roses » are …

Romain L'Orphelin has chosen organic methods for his winery in the heart of the Pays des Trois Frontières. Starting from scratch, this young winegrower from Hombourg-Budange now cultivates almost 4 hectares, bottling the dream he built with his own hands. …