This modern family-friendly public pool is one of the most beautiful open air pools in the northern part of Saarland. It's especially popular for its good water quality, the peaceful atmosphere, and the beautiful surrounding nature, all of which invite young and old to spend relaxing moments here.
Rustic style tavern with hunting theme room, ballroom and stage.
This ghost bridge, which leads across the Saar, is located near the St. Arnual district in Saarbrücken.
The abbey was built in 1606 in Luxembourg.
In 1727, Mathias Hartz, abbot of Echternach, had the old Benedictine monastery demolished to build a new abbey in Classical style.
the abbey of Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre is situated in the heart of the Meuse department, in close proximity to Lake Lachaussée.
the Abreschviller Forest Railway is a scenic narrow gauge railway line which passes through the Donon Massif in the Vosges Mountains.
The farm house in Reitscheid was built in 1862.
The garden parcel which used to belong to the Arcelor steel factory now is the property of the town of Clouange.
The "Alte Schmelz" is an industrial cathedral, protected as a historic monument, and can be used as event or production venue for all types of studio projects or events.
Small covered amphitheatre dating back to the 2nd century AD. It has been built into an indentation in a rock.
'Angel's - das hotel am fruchtmarkt' is an excellent starting point for excursions in the heart of St. Wendel's old town.
'Angel's - das hotel am golfpark' is nestled amidst a fantastic one-of-a-kind landscape composed of a creative mix of typical golf terrains from Ireland, England, Canada and Florida.
In 2007, between the Theel stream and the high track of the orbital road, the Asian garden was completed. It was created based on the model of traditional Chinese gardens. It is unique in the Saarland. The terrain of 2,400qm was laid out in the course of employment and qualification measures by asylum seekers.
Vacant two storey industrial building of 750 m². Two large roller shutter doors for HGV access on the ground floor. Seven metre high floor-to-ceiling pillars every four metres. Different sized rooms (200 m² / 30 m²) on the first floor. No support columns on the second floor (room size: 750 m², ceiling height: 2,5 m). Great view of the city of Nancy.
This bar/café/store is located in the heart of the small town of Scy-Chazelles, a few steps away from the Maison Robert Schuman (museum dedicated to the French statesman considered to be one of the founders of the European Union).
Historic avenue with historic houses in the heart of Luxembourg City. Lined up like pearls on a string, the magnificent Belle Époque buildings on Avenue de la Liberté lead to the Place de Metz, which is dominated by a beautiful bank building with an opulent, turret-adorned façade.
The rail repair works AW Hallen was built in 1906 and once served as principal maintenance and repair shop for the Royal Prussian Railway.
The B-Werk in Besseringen is a panzerwerk, a defence system, which was built between 1938 and 1940 by Hitler.
The bakery "Sander" is located in an old brick building. The interior decoration and the wall decoration are from the 1950s. The bakery is a corner building.
With a city layout that is unique in the Saarland, with its Baroque architecture, its pedestrian zone, its medicinal treatment and cure programmes and, not to forget, its delicious gastronomy, beautiful Blieskastel meets all the requirements to fulfil most wishes. It's the place to experience living history.
the baroque building which, today, stands on the busy B41 federal highway in Ottweiler is known simply as the Pavilion.
The casern of the 4th Cuirassier Regiment of Bitche is built in a German architectural style during the mid 19th century. It consists of pink sandstone.
Largest athletic field in Southwest Germany. Baseball field, softball field, lawn. The stands can accommodate approximately 300 spectators.
Bataville is the name of an industrial complex, a former model city and living community which used to be the seat of one of the most modern shoe factories in Europe.
Beaufort Castle is situated in the homonymous town in eastern Luxembourg, in a region often referred to as %u201ELittle Switzerland%u201C.
Becker Tower, the Becker Brewery's former brewhouse, was erected between 1925 and 1931 according to plans by a governmental master builder from Stuttgart, Hans Herkommer, who had risen to architectural fame in 1920s Germany for his building of Catholic churches.
The "Beeden Tower" are the ruins of a church tower in Beeden, which was first mentioned in 1212.
The library of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Mihiel was founded in Carolingian times. The first manuscripts and books were collected and assembled by order of the church. With the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, the compilation grew rapidly.
Bettinger Mill, which has a proud 750-year history and once belonged to the Benedictine monastery Tholey Abbey, has been in use to grind grain up until the late 1970s.
The biotope of Beeden is home to numerous animal species, e.g. tail cattle, water buffaloes, and Konik horses are used extensively for grazing. Even the white stork feels comfortable here.
Better known for its battlefields, Verdun also boasts an invaluable architectural heritage, to which the Episcopal Palace is a magnificent testimony. In his memoirs, the Duke of Saint-Simon (the first Bishop of Verdun) describes the building as the biggest and most splendid episcopal palace in France. It stands next to the Cathedral of Verdun with its cloister which, reminiscent of an acropolis, dominate the cityscape.
the old compressor house of the former mining plant Griesborn today houses a Blacksmith and Locksmith Museum.
in 1890, the brothers Stumm, who already possessed a number of plants in the Saar region, founded the Uckange metallurgical plant with four blast furnaces.
the monastery was built in 1682/1683 by master Thomas Gampfer on a small hill in the Bliestal valley called the Han.
Memorial for people who died in the World Wars.
the botanical garden is situated next to the main entrance of the University of the Saarland. Show and educational garden on scientific basis.
Bourglinster Castle stands atop a hill above the rooftops of the little village bearing its name. Evidence suggests the castle may have been built as long ago as the 11th or 12th century.
5000 sqm karting centre in a former industrial building. Race track with start and finish arches, two pit lanes, electronic signalling system, timing systems, and monitors.
A quaint little bar/café with a wonderfully original, eclectic style, Bazaar Sainte Marie is equipped with old furniture from across different eras (e.g. Baroque).
This MakeUp Studio and school is for private as well as professional make-up artists, making it the only school of its kind in the Greater Region.
Remains of surface installations at the former Reden coal mine, refurbished in part.
Bunker 316, at the foot of Saarbrücken's Halberg, is one of the last entirely preserved bunkers of the original Siegfried Line, a line of defensive military fortifications, also called the Westwall. The Regelbau bunker type 108b MG embrasure with MG casemate, flanking installation, and periscope was built 226 times.
Former cinema dating from the 1950s. Large theatre with balcony (approx. 300 m²), small theatre with 70 seats, guest room with bar (can accommodate up to 70 persons), small storage room.
This bus stop with shelter is situated in a desolate location at a rural intersection just outside the small town of Schlausenbach.
This bus stop is situated on a slightly descending town high street in the small town of Wallersheim in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The bus terminal was built in 1964 and has since remained virtually unchanged (on the outside as well as on the inside). The building has been renovated and is still in use as a bus terminal.
The Café de la Nied is an old-style coffeehouse and a tremendously popular hangout for the locals of Bouzonville.
Situated on a square with a fountain and a church, the Café Jehanne D'Arc (old French spelling of Joan of Arc) is housed in a historic building which dates back to the 13th century.
Café Mathis is a typical French bar with a sidewalk café.
The small village of Teuven is situated in the tri-border region of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
parts of the former loading facility were used to convert the ground floor of an old grain silo into a café.
just outside the village of Kelberg, where the two-lane country road between Kelberg and Gerolstein takes a slight bend, the three historic calvaries can be found standing on a small hill.
Former turning shop and metal workshop. Old skeleton-frame construction, infill covered with tiles. Inside the building, the metal roof beam construction is visible.
The car wash is located in a back compound and can be reached from the street via a roofed-over access way.
the Carreau Wendel mining museum La Mine in Petite-Rosselle is the largest mining site in France and the only one that is still complete, which makes it one of a kind in Europe.
situated in the heart of the tri-border area of Germany, Luxembourg, and France, Casino Schloss Berg is housed in the contemporary annexe of the Renaissance château Schloss Berg.
This medieval hilltop castle is located near the municipality of Mürlenbach in the Volcanic Eifel district of Rhineland-Palatinate.
In the idyllic Eifel landscape near the Luxembourg border, stands the baroque château of Niederweis, located in the heart of the small town bearing the same name.
at the end of the 13th century, a fortification was built on three rocks on the western limits of Waldeck, by orders of the Duke of Lorraine, Ferry III.
the Celtic ring wall encircles the Dollberg, a hill about 695 metres above sea level near the town of Otzenhausen.
archeologically documented burial mounds in the Franco-German border area bear witness to the fact that Celtic tribes used to populate the valley of the river Nied.
with its facilities and services, the Lebenshilfe gGmbH (literally Life-Help LLC) supports mentally handicapped people and their families.
Perched on a hilltop, above the wine-growing town of Grevenmacher, the picturesque white Chapel of the Holy Cross is clearly visible from afar.
the historic chapel, which dates back to 1903, sits atop a little, grassy hill in the small and quiet Eifel village of Mirbach. A slightly sloped meadow path leads to and from the chapel.
gorgeous château with small estate and several buildings which are partly dedicated to agricultural use.
The château is situated in the commune of Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel, on a rocky promontory high above the plain of Woëvre.
this property, which comprises a stately mansion, outbuildings, stables, a dovecot, a park and a moat, perpetuates the image of 18th century French manorialism.
the foundation walls of the château, which was partly redesigned in 1860, date back to the 13th century.
the Château des Etangs dates back to the 13th century and is immediately bordered by 1 hectare of park terrain.
Falkenhorst Castle is the name of a mansion which dates back to the 19th century Gründerzeit (literally Founders' Epoch).
ancient military keep/château in charming surroundings. Renovation in progress (2011).
historic three-wing building ensemble. Main building in good condition, adjoining buildings in need of renovation. Coarsly paved interior court.
the concept of the ensemble revealing typical French forms, château Ziegelberg was built in 1878 to serve as a residence for the family of Edmund von Boch.
the Grenier de Chèvremont in Metz is an impressive municipal granary, crowned with battlements. It was built in 1457 and served as a wheat granary until 1870.
the church building and the adjoining vicarage with cemetery are situated on the outskirts of Halstroff, surrounded by wide open pastures.
tucked away in the very heart of the northern Vosges Mountains, between Sarrebourg, Phalsbourg and Saverne, is the small village of Dabo.
the church in Vaux dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries. It comprises a rectangular bell tower and a nave with two side aisles.
Saarbrücken´s church of St. Louis is considered to be one of the most beautiful baroque churches in south-western Germany.
One of the most beautiful villages of Wallonia, Clermont-sur-Berwinne lies gently embedded in a valley surrounded by a picturesque landscape.
with its high walls towering over the houses below, the imposing feudal castle stands on a rocky spur above the town of Clervaux in the Ardennes region of Luxembourg.
This clockmaker's and photo shop with historic facade dates back to the turn of the century. It is located on a street with other historic buildings, in the very heart of the village of Kyllburg.
built of red sandstone, St. Arnual collegiate church is one of the few buildings in the Saar region which date back to the High Gothic era. Its construction lasted from 1315 to 1390.
around the year 1000, in the course of the Gorze Reform Movement, a restitution of former ecclesial possessions took place.
Building company (civil and structural engineering). Storage depot (600 sqm) with indoor crane and vehicle pit. Offices on the first floor.
curvy country road which is winding through the hilly landscape between the villages of Wiesbaum and Feusdorf.
The courtyard of the estate in Neunkirchen-Furpach is reminiscent of a historic market square. Idyllic location with park and pond (Furpacher Weiher).
Das moderne Schwimmbad in Creutzwald verfügt über mehrere Becken im Innen- und Außenbereich. Das Hauptbecken hat eine Länge von 25 m, die Wasserrutsche ist 50 m lang.
the large-scale slag heap terrain on the outskirts of Creutzwald is completely surrounded by forested areas and, thus, virtually inaccessible to public view.
Lorraine is a land of artistic traditions, rich in sandstone, sand, water and wood, all major ingredients that go into the making of glass.
The first official documentary mention of Dagstuhl Castle dates back to 1290.
Dancing school with 4 studios spread on several floors. Historic building dating back to 1870. Vaulted entrance, staircase from the 1950s, inner courtyard (with grid fence to the street).
part of the house, which dates back to the Middle Ages (or, more precisely, to the time of the reign of King Francis 1st), extends in an arc across a narrow street.
Not a mainstream, run-of-the-mill book shop, but classic establishment (has been around for 40 years) with a traditional range of products. Collectively run by five persons.
the Devil's Gorge is a deep ravine between the cliffs of the Litermont. Enclosed on three sides by high-rising rock faces on whose crags grow trees. Footpaths lead from two sides into the gorge.
The building has housed different hair salons since 1940. Dirk Lange has kept part of the original interior from the 1940s. The salon has been renovated and modernised.
Coming up an alley lined with gnarled, windswept trees, you will find an odd pair perched on the hilltop above the vineyards of the small village of Remerschen: a wind turbine and, next to it, a concrete construction shaped like an oversized mushroom.
impressive futuristic building tucked away among vineyards, in close proximity to the wine-making village of Schengen.
embedded in the Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate, this ancient castle is a momentous site for the small village of Dudeldorf.
the E-Werk (a former electric power station) is an event space of approx. 1900 m² (29,9 m x 63,5 m) with a capacity of 3500-4000 spectators.
the small commune of Roth is a typical example of a quiet village in the Eifel region.
the Ellenfeld Stadium in Neunkirchen was built in 1912 and has since been transformed and expanded several times.
Ancient Roman copper mine gallery with original inscriptions, carved in stone, dating back to the 3rd century. Historical system of galleries, cut almost horizontally into the steep rock slope. Some parts of the mine are secured with modern support technology. Ore mining in the middle ages, primarily extraction of Azurite, a copper carbonate mineral (used as a blue pigment and a major source of the blue colour employed by medieval painters). This special hue of azure, a favourite of Albrecht Dürer's, for example, is also called "Wallerfanger Blue" after the municipality of Wallerfangen.
located in the Saar Valley, part of the slag heap has been reclaimed, extensively replanted and transformed into a publicly accessible recreation area.
In the past, the ERA fishing pond was used as cooling basin. For more than 20 years, a fishing club has used it as a fishing pond. The basin is 310m long, 101m wide and between 3,5 and 7m deep.
The Erbsenweiher, also known as Erbsenthalweiher (%u201CWeiher%u201D is German for pond), owes its name to the former Erbsenthal estate, which is situated between the communes of Sturzelbronn and Éguelshardt. More precisely, it comprises the terrain between the wooded hills of the Biesenberg (376 m), the Abstberg (375 m), the Erbsenberg (402 m) and the Rothenberg (358 m). The Erbsenthal estate has its origin in the Rothenbach creek bed, swollen with the waters of the Moosbach creek and the Zinsel river. It extends over an area of 33 ½ hectares on both sides of the Zinsel: the left bank belongs to the commune of Sturzelbronn (24,5 hectares) while the right bank is part of the commune of Éguelshardt (9 hectares). The Erbsenweiher has a water surface of 5,5 hectares. It is situated 500 metres downstream from a pond formed by the Rothenbach creek on the height of the Biesenberg forest lodge.
The Escape Room offers rooms of strategy games with an industrial flair with the topic "the factory" ("Die Fabrik").
The historic estate Furpach and the adjoining pond are a popular destination for a weekend getaway. The pond was created as a fish pond in 1564 by filling up a dam. From 1806, the Karcher manufacturing family attended to the estate, which was taken over by the industrial community of Neunkirchen in 1904. In 1960, the entire terrain was placed at the disposal of the public as a recreational area, and since 1970, it is a nature preserve.
Located on a small plaza in a traffic-reduced zone in the heart of Ettelbruck, the railway station is in direct vicinity of the city's commercial centre and an adjoining pedestrian zone. The historic two-storey building has a stone façade.
This ist the most modern and longest indoor karting worldwide circuit. It has a length of 1.1 km. This karting centre is located in an industrial zone on the outskirts of Eupen.
Eupen Plaza is a shopping mall in modern architecture with four floors. It is not used in capacity, some retail areas are still free for rent. A glass elevator brings you up to the 3rd floor.
Open since October 2010 and situated in the centre of Saarbrücken, the Europa-Galerie has a total of 25.000 m² of space, with 110 stores, cafés and restaurants spread over 3 floors.
The archaeological park is a French-German cross-border project which combines excavations and reconstructions of Celtic and Roman finds with exhibition and educational facilities.
Eva Ferranti - Italian Hand-made Fashion was founded 12 years ago and the company has been established at this address for the past 2 years.
Between the motorway and the village of Eynatten, a slip-road branches off the countryside highway, leading to the Eynatten truck wash.
the fortress, which is affectionately nicknamed Emma's Castle by the people of the Geul valley, was officially mentioned for the first time in 1260.
The farm dates back to the year 1801.
picturesque farmhouse in the village of Les Etangs, approx. 100 years old.
the lorraine farmhouse dates back to 1735. It has been restored and, today, serves as a rural museum. The interior has, in part, been transformed in order to create a certain museum quality.
Independent filling station with repair shop, specialising in US automobiles and limo rentals.
this rural filling station with garage and car wash is located at the entrance to the small town of Meisburg. Since the station is privately owned, there is no brand advertising.
the Filmhaus (literally film house) is a communal art house cinema with three screening rooms.
This fish farm is situated off the beaten track in a quiet valley.
Studio 104 is a modern fitness loft specialising in personal training. It's located in an old building and occupies a space of 140 m².
Great light shop for fashion and accessories of a special kind. Especially gothic and alternative as well as steampunk. Scenes for different styles. In addition, vintage second-hand clothes.
Two-room-flat with a big living-dining area which has two glass doors, that lead you into the garden, a wooden floor and a kitchen.
Flow trail, approx. 2 km long, built specifically for mountain bikes.
In the 1960s, this tunnel system, which is accessible by several staircases, was built for civil protection in case of war.
During the course of the 1990s, a 40 hectare complex emerged on the grounds of the former Neunkirchen Ironworks, boasting marvellous monuments and relicts from the heyday of the iron and steel industry.
The building, which used to be the headquarters of a bank, today houses a computing centre and business offices. Spectacular modern, daring architecture with lots of angles and slants.
the building which formerly housed the Wallerfangen town hall (and today serves as an elementary school) was commissioned a century ago by Adolf von Galhau, the town´s mayor at the time. Elongated building structure with tree-lined gravel forecourt.
The castle ruin of the Hohenburg, also called castle Homburg or fortress Hohenburg, is located in Homburg in the Saarpfalz-Kreis in the Saarland.
Three-storeyed villa in the St. Arnual quarter of Saarbrücken. Built in 1896, the clinker brick building formerly served as an officers' mess and later as a theatre space.
This railway building, which dates back to the 19th century Gründerzeit (literally "Founders Epoch"), was entirely transformed to serve as a photo studio and event location.
Fountain Sculpture "The Citizens of Riegelsberg"
50 hectare landscape park. Lake with pedal boats. Bandshell, stream of water, small train on tracks, gastronomy, bunker, Gulliver%u2019s World, mini golf course, cable car.
built of local red sandstone, the castle consists of six buildings (dating back to the 12th, 15th, and 18th centuries), arranged around a rectangular courtyard paved with natural stone.
St. John's cemetery was laid out in 1883 and closed shortly thereafter, in 1917.
Hotel/restaurant in the centre of the village Primsweiler of the municipality of Schmelz.
Oberkail is a municipality in the southern Eifel region, surrounded by prairie landscapes and forests.
the Galgenberg Tower in Spiesen-Elversberg was built between 1937 and 1939 and measures 17 metres in height.
The Neue Gebläsehalle Neunkirchen is a multifunctional event and concert venue. The hall with gradually ascending theatre seating can accommodate up to 1000 audience members.
Thiaucourt-Regniéville is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Lorraine region of north-eastern France. The German Military Cemetery was founded at the beginning of World War I.
Located in the small district of Girsterklaus in the commune of Rosport, the chapel sits on a hill, nestled amidst a landscape of fields, dotted with a few rural cottages.
sprawled over 60 hectares of land, this attractive 18-hole golf course is situated on an elevated plain in the Saargau mountain range, near the French border.
the Gisinger Hole is located in the middle of the woods. With its spectacular gorges and ridges, it is perhaps the most beautiful part of the Idesbach Path hiking trail.
Hair salon with integrated barber shop on a surface of 180 m².
Gondwana is a leisure facility on the former site of the mine "Grube Reden". In two halls, the evolution of the earth from its beginning until Gondwana's process of formation is portrayed.
the small town of Gorze boasts a grand 17th century Abbot`s Palace.
when the Göttelborn coal mine was founded in 1887, 13 miners, supervised by an overman and a mine inspector, went to work.
the 450 m long wall that runs along the urban motorway of Saarbrücken is the largest continuous legal spraying surface in Germany.
the Grand Café Foy, which received its name around 1850, is housed in the oldest building on prestigious Stanislas Square, the so called Pavillon Jacquet.
Grand Hotel Cravat is situated in the heart of Luxembourg City.
a benchmark on the European milling market, Les Grands Moulins de Paris, with over 2.400 collaborators and a 512 million EURO turnover are a key player in the food industry.
Grimburg Castle was built around 1190 for the Archbishops of Trier and served as principal administrative centre for nearly 40 communities in the Hochwald region.
Street (named after Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden) with beautiful old buildings.
Grünstraße (green street) is a small, narrow street with cobblestone pavement in the heart of the "Nauwieser Viertel" district in downtown Saarbrücken.
Lock: in 1806, Napoleon dictated the canalisation of the river Saar by imperial decree in order to facilitate the transportation of coal from the Saarland to France.
the salon which specialises in men and women hairstyling is located on the ground floor of a 1950s building. By means of a wall breakthrough, the two main rooms of the salon have been connected.
on a mountain spur high above the small village of Hamm, this late medieval fortification is embedded in a lovely rural setting and offers a wonderful, unobstructed view of the Eifel landscape.
historical buildings from the late 19th century, old brickwork, industrial heritage, former railway repair centre. Recently renovated. Today authorised Harley-Davidson dealership.
on a quietly located, vast terrain, in a valley bed outside the village of Haut-Martelange, the museum offers guided tours of the former slate quarries.
the historic monastery is located on a hill just outside of Welschbillig, a municipality in the Eifel region of western Germany.
Religious, economic and cultural centre of the Eifel region since the Middle Ages, the Cistercian monastery of Himmerod is nestled in a remote valley, far away from the next town.
On December 2, 1934 the Hindenburgturm ("Hindenburg tower") was inaugurated as a memorial for the soldiers who died in the First World War.
the small commune of Neuerburg in the Eifel region captivates visitors with the naturalness of its landscape and its historic ambience.
founded by the Walloon Remacle de Hauzeur in the early 18th century, the Düppenweiler copper mine employed up to 300 miners.
The former cotton mill came into use in 1885 and was, at the time, one of only few multi-storied factories in Saarland.
the first written mention of the name Ottweiler refers to a castle and dates back to 1393. The town of Ottweiler, however, played only a minor role in the Middle Ages.
the building, which is situated above a historic salt well, is being used as a theatre and culture centre. Auditorium with stage and balcony, several adjoining rooms.
The historic former town hall building dates back to 1910. It has a beautiful sandstone facade and is decorated with several Art Nouveau elements.
the historic village of Larochette has many different facets.
The chapel which dates back to 1524 is situated on the outskirts of Echternach, on a small hill, nestled amidst grasslands.
the building in which this tattoo and piercing shop has been established 20 years ago is over 100 years old. Traditional, yet eclectic interior.
This privately owned filling station is situated at the town limits of the small town of Karlshausen.
The hotel and restaurant, composed of a medieval and a modern building, is nestled in a park, bordering a beautiful artificial lake and Illingen's castle ruins.
the Hôtel de la Cathédrale was built in 1627. It is situated in the very heart of Metz and, as the hotel´s name implies, in the immediate neighbourhood of the cathedral.
located in the heart of Saarbrücken, Hotel Domicil Leidinger houses a 3 star hotel (Village Hotel) as well as a 4 star hotel (Ambiente Hotel).
This charming historic-style hotel, whose original building parts date back to the 15th century, is said to have hosted young Goethe when he travelled through the Saarland in 1770.
Located within the horseshoe-shaped country estate complex Hofgut Furpach, the Karchersaal ballroom is perfect for private festivities, cultural events, banquets, seminars, etc.
Hotel with regular guest rooms and holiday flats. The guest rooms all have an individual design and are named accordingly (e.g. king's room, emperor's room, wedding room).
Landhaus Rabenhorst is idyllically situated in a park-like setting in the middle of a forest.
Record shop, graffiti supply shop, head shop, located in the trendy Nauwieser neighbourhood of Saarbrücken. The shop is situated in a historical corner house.
this operational sawmill bears witness to more than 500 years of woodworking in the large forests of the Vosges Mountains.
the Johannishof Culture Centre%u2018s empty ballroom has been equipped with climbing walls and climbing towers.
this indoor market is situated in the very heart of Metz, right next to Saint-Etienne Cathedral. Originally, the building was designed to serve as Bishops Palace.
This indoor market is situated on one of the most ancient city squares in Pont-à-Mousson, in the same spot where the Hôpital Notre Dame stood in the 13th century.
Located in the very heart of Saint-Mihiel, the covered market hall was built in 1902 on the exact site of another market hall, dating back to the 16th century.
the Aqualouis indoor swimming facility with sauna world was built in 1968.
This long industrial road in Belval, a suburb of Esch-sur-Alzette, leads past the fallow buildings of a former industrial site.
vacant industrial warehouse with HGV access. Surface area of 1.500 m² (75 m in length and 20 m in width). Ceiling height varies between 4,5 m and 6,5 m.
exceptional location consisting of a rural road junction, a closed down filling station and an abandoned house.
Sainte Barbe Church was built between 1938 and 1939 in Crusnes. Unique in its kind, it is entirely made of iron and bears witness to the industrial and social history of Lorraine.
the Israelite Cemetery is situated in the southwest of Saarbrücken, just south of the Neue Bremm border crossing between Germany and France.
Dating back to the 1800s, this historic mill, situated at the end of town, has retained its original charm. Over the past two centuries, nothing seems to have changed.
Plant nursery with own cultivation and horticulture.
Johann-Adams-Mühle, one of the last historically preserved mills in the Saarland, was first mentioned in 1589. The present mill buildings date back to 1735.
conceived by a local architect named Heinrich Güth and erected between 1894 and 1898, neo-Gothic St. John´s was the second Protestant church to be built in the city of Saarbrücken.
This street is very popular with students and artists. It's located at the entry of the Nauwieser Viertel district in the heart of Saarbrücken. Beautiful views of city hall.
The Cité Judiciaire is a judiciary quarter, located in the very heart of Luxembourg City, not too far from the commercial district downtown.
This noteworthy 1950s movie theatre has been preserved almost entirely in its original state.
Pub that specialises in sausages. Eclectic design mix reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s ('like your grandma's living room').
situated in the Moselle department, the Bitscher Land is a protected area composed of rocks and peat bogs.
this historic chapel is among the most ancient pilgrimage chapels in the Lorraine region.
This 19th century farm house has undergone renovations for one year to be transformed into a residence while maintaining many original parts and objects.
Kino 8 ½ is a charming independent art house movie theatre. Here, shows are not anonymous mass events, but rather intimate experiences that bring film fans together.
In close proximity to the D`COQUE events and sports centre on the Kirchberg Plateau in Luxembourg-City, a new public green space with bodies of water has been created.
towards the end of the Middle Ages, the primary function of the Reichs-Fortress was to oversee the Kaiserstrasse (Emperor´s Road), the main road connecting Paris with the Rhine river.
ocated in the town of Kirkel-Neuhäusel, the rock path, which in part is a geological nature trail, winds in serpentines along a 6 km stretch of bizarre rock formations.
the chapel was erected in the 12th century to pay homage to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
located in the small village of K%uFFFDrperich, this historic ensemble, surrounded by walls, consists of a small church, service buildings, stables and, of course, the main mansion.
this former railway storage building with 1800 m² usable floor space was transformed into a training centre and is now being used as a cultural centre.
night club with several dance floors spread over a space of 1.400 m² on the ground floor of the former Neufang Brewery.
L'Echanson (the cupbearer), one of three classic wine bars in Nancy, is located in a historic building in the heart of the city.
The lovely farming estate, which has been refurbished to a high standard, mixing rustic styles with modern details, is a friendly family-run guesthouse.
modern car dealership for multiple brands (Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and Volvo), specialising in the distribution of new vehicles and in the provision of garage services.
charming guest house dating back, in large parts, to the 18th and 19th centuries. Very nicely renovated and tastefully appointed with period style furniture.
With a water surface of 120 ha, Bostalsee is the largest leisure lake in south-western Germany. It offers visitors a great variety of leisure activities, such as surfing, sailing, or paddle boats.
surrounded by an abundant population of trees, the artificial lake, despite its central location, is very well shielded from the town of Creutzwald.
the lac de Longemer is a glacial lake through which flows the Vologne River. At an elevation of 736 metres, the lake sprawls over an area of 76 hectares in the direction of the valley.
already in the 18th century, the area surrounding Lake Niederwürzbach was considered to be among the most beautiful regions under the jurisdiction of Marianne von der Leyen (1745-1804).
dammed up in 1979, the Noswendeler See is a picturesque lake in an idyllic location, surrounded by woodland, meadows and reeds.
a wonderfully unique concert and event location housed in a former monastery, Les Trinitaires consists of altogether three venues: a chapel, a theatre, and a vaulted basement with bar.
Le Gueulard is a trendy bar/restaurant with a stage, which regularly hosts concerts, theatre performances, etc.
Le Strapontin is located in the heart of Metz, directly across from the cathedral, in a historic town house from the 18th century.
the leaning houses of Sulzbach are situated in the Rote-Weiher-Strasse. Underground coal-mining has caused the houses to take on a precarious tilt.
The Leibniz Center is the world's premier venue for informatics, where scientists, researchers and practitioners come together to exchange their knowledge and to discuss their research findings.
with a longitudinal section of 425 metres, Lichtenberg Castle, situated in the heart of the Palatinate Hills (Pfälzer Bergland), is among the largest castle complexes in Germany.
Historical screening room with 120 seats. The building has been used as a cinema since the end of World War I. After it had to close down in 2011, a non-profit association resumed the service.
Quietly situated on the outskirts of the forest. Shadowy parking lot. Reclining and tanning areas on the terraces, by the pools and on the lawn (sunny, shadowy and quiet spots).
after having undergone extensive, lavish renovations, this former estate was transformed into an equestrian centre and hotel.
the Europe 1 long-wave transmitter is located in Felsberg, approx. 8 km southwest of Saarlouis, directly on the French border.
nestled amidst high forest woodland, Losheim Reservoir is beautifully situated in the low mountain range, 330 m above sea level.
the Lützelbach Tunnel is located in the city centre of Saarbrücken, next to the Central Station and the main post office.
20,3 hectares in extent, the Luxembourg American Cemetery is situated in a beautiful wooded area, just outside of Luxembourg City, in proximity to the airport.
The historic railway station is located south of the city centre and surrounded by urban, modern buildings.
remnant of an industrial past, the cone-shaped Lydia heap bears witness to the mining history so closely tied to the Saarland.
In 1880, the steelworks of Port Sec and Prieuré united to form the Société des Aciéries de Longwy.
situated on a tongue of land in a picturesque valley basin, this historic castle complex consists of a château with a medieval defence tower, annexe buildings, a gatehouse and a carriage house.
the Château de Malbrouck was built at the beginning of the 15th century.
the Maria-Helena riverboat theatre was originally an old barge.
This fin-de-siècle pavilion can be found nestled amidst the Park de Sept Heures in the centre of the city of Spa, famed for its healing hot mineral springs.
The Maybach miner's settlement was established from 1901 to, respectively, 1905 and 1910.
quirky beverage mart, situated in a former print shop, in the Nauwieser quarter of Saarbrücken. Shop window and entrance date from the 1960s, the interior goes as far back as the 19th century.
situated in an industrial zone, spread over a space of approx.
The Gegenort mine shaft comprises a shaft hall, an old pit frame and an open-air ground, idyllically nestled amidst woodlands.
The Mineral Museum emerged from the private collection of Augustinus Stein, a passionate agate collector from Oberkirchen. Stein acquired most of the findings within the local region.
Racetrack Mitsubishi-Korz ring. 250 Meters long, width 4-5 m. Club with kitchen. Terrace with a place for grilling.
The Benedictine Abbey of St. Mauritius in Tholey is said to be Germany%u2019s oldest monastery. Findings of a Roman public bath date back to the 3rd century AD.
Montclair castle is situated near Mettlach, on a long stretched ridge amidst the so called Saar Bend, where the river meanders through the Saar valley in a horseshoe-shaped loop.
Motion capture video studio, 7 x 8 metres, with 17 video cameras, a 12 camera motion capture system, and a lighting system with daylight panel lighting.
This multi-storey car park was built on the grounds of Luxembourg Central Station to accommodate train travellers.
seven-storey car park (over 500 spaces) situated in downtown Saarlouis. Bright and friendly architecture.
inner city park with playground, water fountain, exercise parcours for seniors, Kneipp wading pool, basketball court, football pitch.
Near the town gate Porte de France, in a building which once used to house a military bakery, you can find the Musée Municipal des Émaux.
situated in the northern part of Sarregumemines, the Blies Mill houses the Museum of Faience Techniques.
Bordered by a forest, the remains of a medieval castle, dating back to around 1335, stand in a solitary position atop the ridge of a hill.
Embedded in a beautiful natural landscape, the impressive remains of Neuerburg Castle stand atop a rock, towering high above the town of Neuerburg.
this neutral street is partly on German territory and partly on French territory. Rural surroundings, residential buildings, agriculture, signposts in German and French.
situated in the Valley of the Seven Castles, Ansembourg Castle stands close to the hamlet of the same name in Luxembourg.
Niederburg and Oberburg form a beautiful, exceptional ensemble of two medieval castles, staggered one behind the other on two steep rocks in the Eifel town of Manderscheid.
The castle, which was built as a fortified manor house, is located on a small road in the small town of Oberehe.
Office park with modern industry, business and service points located next to the "Saarterrassen" mixed-use zone, which is located in the district of Burbach in Saarbrücken.
The Old Abbey in Mettlach, completed in the middle of the 18th century, traces back to a Benedictine monastery.
this ancient barn is located on a very quiet and little frequented rural road. The rubblestone façade shows the signs of time.
The old bus terminal in Villerupt was built in the 1960s and is characterised by style elements which are typical for that time (asymmetrical flat roof design, large window areas).
Built in 1773 on the outskirts of Saarlouis, the old cemetery is listed as a historical site.
The Old Choir Belfry ("Alter Chorturm") is a belfry of a former, possibly Romanesque church from the 12th century. It has been renovated and is now used for religious purposes.
The customs house was built in the 17th century for levying bridge tolls. Later, it served as workers' house for the iron-smelting plant "Bettinger Schmelze". Today, there is a museum with conference rooms and a council hall.
To aid defence, the keep was built around 1410 above Ottweiler's castle walls. The tower is 48 metres high, the lower parts of its walls are 3 metres thick.
Today, the old lock house, which dates back to 1876, is used as an office building by the Metz subdivision of the French Navigation Authority (Voies Navigables de France).
the Old Pharmacy is an outpost of the Museum of Local History (Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Ottweiler).
Old train station in neo-Gothic style - could be described as a mix between German Gothic (1250-1500) and Tudor Gothic (1500-1600).
the oldest steam-driven hauling machine is located in the historic engine house at the former coal mine Velsen.
on a sales area of 200 m², O. Häfele offers seasonal decorative articles. Different rooms with different decorative themes. Bar counter. 300 m² storage depot (can be used as an event venue).
The building was built between 1738 and 1752 in a calssical style and with a tuscan influence by Jaques Oger from Metz.
replica of Claude Chappe´s optical semaphore station, which was part of the telegraph line inaugurated by Napoleon I in 1813, operating between Metz and Mainz.
Situated in the heart of the town of Echternach, the former orangery is nestled amidst a beautiful municipal park, which can be accessed via a gorgeously adorned gate.
the former industrial port, which is located in close proximity to the Ostspange (urban motorway) in Saarbrücken, today serves as a small port of refuge for inland vessels.
Built in 1759 by Earl Anton von Oettingen-Sötern, the baroque villa is named Oettinger Schlösschen (literally Oettinger's little chateau) after its resident.
This ultra-futuristic footbridge allows pedestrians to cross the railway lines at the Esch-sur-Alzette railway station. Access via elevator.
the palette factory is located at the entrance of the municipality of Wallersheim. Beyond the fore court facing the street stand the factory buildings.
Traditional family-run 4-star hotel on the outskirts of Völklingen.
Today, the former private residence of Paul de Geiger houses the Musée de la Faïence Sarreguemines.
Situated behind the central station, this pedestrian bridge connects the rue de Bonnevoie with the station platforms.
Perfect Pain, Germany's largest tattoo studio, can be found in a villa that dates back to 1900 and has been extensively renovated, inside and out. Huge wall painting outside.
standing on top of the Peterberg hill in the northern Saarland, the astronomical observatory opened its doors to the public in 1997.
The beautiful Peterhof stud farm is idyllically located on 30 hectares of abundant prairie land in the border triangle between Germany, France and Luxembourg.
The Petit Pain bake shop gets its typical French style bread and pastries from a traditional bakery in Lorraine. Small free-standing sales pavilion from the 1950s with platform roof.
Place Duroc is the town square situated at the very heart of Pont-à-Mousson.
situated in the heart of the Old Town of Metz, Place Saint-Jacques is just a few steps from Saint-Etienne Cathedral.
situated in the east of the old town, Place Saint-Louis is one of the most remarkable public squares in Metz and a very popular tourist destination.
Approaching the village of Plombières, the ancient monastery%u2019s church steeple is visible from afar.
The police department is situated in the heart of Saarlouis, in a former barracks building, which presumably used to house stables at some time.
the riverwalk runs alongside the banks of the Moselle, which flows through Pont-à-Mousson. Promenaders have a wonderful view of the river, the town, and the town church.
originally, another gate, the Porte de Bourgogne, stood directly across the Porte de France. But today, the Porte de France is the only remaining testimony of Longwys past.
Carpenter's shop specialised in staircase construction. Large factory work floor with woodworking machines and CNC machining centre.
the impressive Sainte-Marie-Majeure Abbey arose from the smaller Sainte-Marie-aux-Bois, located approximately 10 kilometres from Pont-à-Mousson.
Spread over an area of 20 hectares on the site of a former industrial port, Saarbrücken's Bürgerpark has a very contemporary feel to it.
public pool with clever roof construction. Weather permitting, the roof can be opened within a few minutes, transforming the indoor into an outdoor pool.
Historic rural railway station with adjoining building located in the Eifel region of western Germany, in the village of Auw an der Kyll, to be more precise.
This railway station which serves the neighbourhood of Belval in southern Luxembourg has been completely rebuilt. It was inaugurated in 2010.
Historic railway station located in the city centre of the climatic spa town of Gerolstein, in the Vulkaneifel district of western Germany.
Historic fin de siècle railway station with 4 tracks. At present, the entire building complex is vacant. The station restaurant is closed, as is the station itself.
for almost 150 years, black gold has been unearthed at the Reden coal mine.
Slag heap filled up with anthracite grey washery refuse, measuring about 80 to 90 metres from foot to peak, with steep slopes.
medieval castle situated in the High Fens, a unique upland area in the province of Liège, Belgium.
historic remains of a house located just outside of Welschbillig, a municipality in the Eifel region of western Germany.
Repair garage, car park for oldtimer. Car hoist. Tiled floor. Enough space for four to five cars. In a corner, elevated lounge area. Large swing gate.
this provencal rockery with terraces was created on a 2000 m² terrain on a south-western slope.
the Zur Wilden Ente restaurant and beer garden -before known as Saar Schleuse restaurant -has belonged to the Schley family for over a century.
Alternative burger joint. Vintage look. Cool, comfy dining room (eclectic furniture, sandstone walls, wooden beams). Open kitchen with large American-style flat top grill.
old farm barn which was renovated and developped into a rustic style restaurant with tiled stoves, relics of the original use of the building and tables on various floor levels.
Gräfinthaler Hof is situated on the lower reaches of the river Blies, near the town of Bliesmengen-Bolchen, in the vicinity of the border between Lorraine and the Saarland.
Housed in an old building with a red brick fa%uFFFDade, the restaurant serves modern creative cuisine. Cosy, artsy, eclectic, romantic atmosphere.
La Goulue in Metz owes its name to the famous French Cancan dancer who, around 1900, became synonymous with the renowned Moulin Rouge nightclub in Paris.
vegetarian restaurant with a penchant for Asian, especially Japanese cuisine. Very special, relaxing, colourful atmosphere. The walls are decorated with large-scale oriental-style frescoes.
located next to the main entrance of the Saarlandhalle, the restaurant has a large window front facing South and facing the football stadium Ludwigsberg.
In an industrial park on the outskirts of Luxemburg City, a gigantic storage depot has undergone an ambitious transformation to become a hip and trendy new restaurant.
With a size of 55 x 65 metres, Reuland Castle is one of the largest, most impressive and most beautiful castle ruins in the Eifel massive.
the Rischbach gallery is part of the former St. Ingbert mineral coal mine, which closed its gates in 1959.
Surrounded by contemporary housing, the historic 700 year old castle complex with defence tower is situated on a rather little frequented road in the town centre of Rittersdorf in Rhineland-Palatinate. A wooden bridge leads across the moat, which encircles the castle, and into the paved courtyard.
The River Lady offers day cruises for tourists, groups, companies, etc. The boat, which can accommodate 110 passengers, was built in 1928 near Amsterdam.
the riverwalk is a popular leisure destination for tourists and locals alike, especially during the summer months. It stretches along the Moselle for approx.
Measuring 200 metres in length, this two-lane steel bridge spans a section of the tracks at the Luxembourg Railway Station.
This two lane road tunnel of approximately 100 metres length passes underneath the Philharmonie Luxembourg concert hall. It leads from Rue J. F.
the park, a discovery area which illustrates the Roman past of the region, is affiliated with the Museum of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology in Pachten.
the Roman Villa in Perl-Borg has been reconstructed on the basis of ancient remains that were discovered about one hundred years ago by a teacher named Johann Schneider.
this modern cogeneration plant supplies large parts of Saarbrücken with electricity and long-distance heating.
This long stretch of a street, located in the heart of Luxembourg City, is perfectly suited for filming scenes with a historical context.
The rue de l`aciérie is a long street in a working class suburb of Luxembourg City. On one side, it is lined with the houses of former steelworks employees.
lined with historic buildings, whose garden terraces are joined across the narrow street by footbridges, the Rue des Écuries is located just steps from the Parc de la P%uFFFDpini%uFFFDre%u201D.
the S.A.L.T. yacht harbour is located under the Ostspange bridge in Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken's château dates back to the mid 18th century.
situated on the banks of the river Saar, the Saarbrücken racecourse is equipped with two courses: 1 sand 1.000 m (left-handed) for trotting races and 1 grass 1.100 m for gallop races.
Mid-20th century baker's shop with 500 exhibits on display in the showroom, a reception room and an apprentice's room.
the building which, today, accommodates the school museum was built around 1800 as a regular residential house. In 1905, it was renovated and modified, and a home economics school was set up.
pedestrian zone with cobblestone pavement in the heart of the city. Lively area with numerous pubs, restaurants and cafés, which during the summer have their tables and chairs out in front.
perched atop a hill above the small village of Ersange, the pretty whitewashed chapel, whose origins date back to the 16th century, can be seen from afar.
the remains of Saint-Livier in Metz meld stylistic elements from the IX., XIII., and XV. centuries.
Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche is a small commune in the northern part of the Moselle Department in the French region of Lorraine.
the basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is a historic pre-medieval church building in Metz. Its construction began in 380 AD.
rebuilt on the foundation of a former Benedictine abbey which was originally founded in 1033, the church of Sainte Croix (Holy Cross) dates back to the 14th century.
the history of Sanem Castle dates back to the 13th century.
With an altitude of 569 metres, the Schmauberg is one of the highest elevations in Saarland. It is the well-known landmark of the municipality of Tholey, visible from a great distance.
Scheer Tower is the new home of several companies belonging to the Scheer Group, employing a total of 250 employees.
This rural grocery market with a small storefront borders a historic residential building, which makes for an interesting architectural contrast.
Self-serve car wash located at the end of a cul-de-sac road in an industrial park in the small suburb of Herforst. The low-rise flat roof multi-bay building stands on asphalt ground. There is also a small separate repair shed. Overall, a very rural location with the industrial park, small businesses and woodland in the background.
Shisha cafe with oriental and modern flair in Saarbrücken. Centrally located in the city center.
this historic ensemble of signal box and annexe building can be found on the outskirts of the small town of Lissendorf.
as its name suggests, the small theatre is situated in the basement of Saarbrücken´s neo-Gothic City Hall (also featured in the Location Guide).
this snack stand is situated next to a sawmill, close to a rather heavily frequented intersection in the heart of the village of Walsdorf.
the Snow Hall in Amnéville is the only indoor ski park in all of France.
As the green heart of Weiskirchen, the spa park is entirely accessible to the public and a paradise for promenaders.
Situated in Kaltreis, a suburb of Luxembourg-City, a mushroom-shaped water tower can be seen from afar.
this superterranean eight-storey air raid shelter was built in 1938 and measures 23 metres in height. During World War II, it could provide shelter from air raids to approx. 200 people at a time.
On the eastern slope of St. Arnual, the lower, the middle and the upper path run pituresquely up to a beautiful viewpoint.
St. Johanner Markt is a market square in the very heart of Saarbrücken. As its name implies, it used to belong to the once independent municipality of St. Johann.
Situated in the very heart of Saarbrücken, St. John's Basilica was built between 1754 and 1763.
built in 1923/24, the church´s peculiar architectural style obscures its actual age, making St. Michael´s appear to be older than it really is.
Situated in the heart of the Belgian town of Eupen, the impressive St. Nicholas Church was built in Renaissance style between 1721 and 1729.
the Staden is a stretch of riverbank in the very heart of Saarbrücken, which extends approx.
Description classic bistro with wooden tables, U-shaped counter and pool table. Large window front facing the pedestrian zone. Seating and service available outside in the summer.
Located on the second floor of a two-story former factory building, the artist`s studio has a surface of approximately 300 m². It's fitted with wooden floors and sky lights.
this small chapel, built in neo-Gothic style, was originally a private chapel for the Stumm family (the brothers Stumm had purchased the Neunkirchen Ironworks in 1806).
One of the most beautiful event venues in the Saarland, the Stummsche Reithalle is an octagonal mid-19th century landmarked building.
Gallo-Roman place of worship with several small temples and a secular building which probably served as lodging for pilgrims.
the mighty supporting wall of a former metal factory was built toward the end of the 19th century and extends hundreds of metres along a hill in the village of Villerupt.
situated on Saarbrücken's Beethovenplatz, the synagogue was inaugurated in 1951, a few months after the Jewish community had re-established itself in the Saarland following WW II.
known as the largest waterfalls in the French department of Vosges, the Cascades of Tendon are a splendid oasis of freshness at an altitude of 600 metres.
this camping site is located in immediate proximity of the Goldene Bremm (border between Saarland/Germany and Lorraine/France), next to the motorway and can be accessed via side roads.
Partly restored extensive castle complex situated on a hilltop, protruding over the Saar Valley.
This trendy brasserie style restaurant is situated downtown, in the heart of the area surrounding Nancy Central Station.
theatrical venue with full stage, orchestra pit, auditorium with original wood panelling, ascending rows of padded seating, charming foyer, and several smaller function rooms.
memorial site on the grounds of the former Thil concentration camp. The camp was put in place to house workers which were used as forced labour in a nearby iron mine.
Motorcycle repair shop specialising in Enduros and off-road racing motorbikes. Alterations and modifications for long-haul and overseas travel, restorations.
Exuding a rather sedate, veteran ambiance, this train station (with classic transit area, ticket counters and adjoining platform) is located right next to an industrial zone, in the heart of the small village of Mersch.
bowling center with entertainment, sports bar and billiards.
built in 1248 in the heart of the small town of Vianden, the Gothic style church with its pretty cloister is one of Luxembourg%u2019s most important religious monuments.
Sandstone rock formation in the Limberg ridge. Accessible to the public via a hiking trail with, in part, steep ascents. The more difficult parts of the trail have wooden handrails and stairs.
Fully equipped TV studio with 2 studio cameras (one static, one movable), cold and warm light, vision mixer, audio production console, light commander and several control monitors.
originally conceived as a moated castle, this historic ensemble is quietly situated in the small village of Lissingen.
Useldange is a small town in western Luxembourg with a precious rural cultural heritage.
situated in the town of Bexbach, on the border of the Saar-Pfalz district, the Utopion outdoor terrain offers over 100 hectares of space for activities and events of all kinds.
Next to the former Velsen coal mine, in a variegated sandstone slope, 30 meters high, face lines of a total length of 700 meters were driven onto 3 levels and technically set up in such a way that the underground area and equipment exactly resemble the environment and infrastructure of a coal mine.
The impressive castle towers dramatically above the picturesque village of Vianden, in a natural landscape of unparalleled beauty, on the banks of the river Our.
situated above the town of Vianden, in the heart of the Our valley in Luxembourg, this power station is the largest pumped storage hydroelectricity plant in Europe.
Victor's Residenz-Hotel is a 4-star superior business and conference hotel with 145 classically elegant rooms and suites.
In the first century AD, an important Gallo-Roman settlement developed at the crossing point of the Roman roads leading from Metz to Mainz and from Trier to Strasbourg.
the Canner Valley historic railway line dates back to the time between 1900 and 1950.
situated in a beautifully idyllic setting above the city of Saarbrücken, Villa Europa consists of two buildings from different eras, which were arranged at an angle to each other.
this landmarked neo classical villa with winter garden was built in 1834 by the Villeroy and Boch ceramic manufacture. It stands in a park like garden.
the elegant villa, sitting atop a hill above Pont-à-Mousson, is situated in a park-like garden with tall trees.
Vaux, situated near Metz, has a population of about 850 people. The village, which is surrounded by woods and vineyards, was first mentioned during Roman times.
the former coal mine started operations in 1963. At the time, it was the most modern coal mine in the world. Shut down in 2005, it is today under preservation order.
The historic water mill whose origins date back to the penultimate century can be seen from afar.
with their 15 hectares of vineyard, the Petgen-Dahms have managed their own family business in the tri-border region of Germany-France-Luxembourg for four centuries now.
In memory of the Homburg freedom fighters "Siebenpfeiffer" and "Wirth" and the "Hambacher Fest", which they had called, in 1832.
The remains of a medieval castle with two impressive towers flanking the ancient gatehouse can be found in the very heart of the municipality of Welschbillig.
farm with farmstead located in the hollow of a valley just outside of Welschbillig, a municipality in the Eifel region of western Germany.
the game reserve with natural preserve is situated near the town of Rappweiler, which is part of the health resort of Weiskirchen.
pedestrian crossing built in 2010 which connects the two streets Wilhelm-Meyer-Straße and Leipziger Straße in the Malstatt quarter of Saarbrücken.
set above the commune of Wiltz in north-western Luxembourg, the beautiful castle complex can be seen from afar.
a number of working class housing estates with characteristic buildings extend along Villerupt´s hillside. The different residential quarters all have their own, individual building styles.
Initially founded in 1873 by a smelting engineer in the town of Völklingen/Saarland, the Völklinger Hütte (Völklingen Ironworks) was in operation for more than a century.
this wreck yard is situated next to the former Schleifmühle train station, at the edge of a forest. The fenced in and locked up terrain spans over 5.000 m². Two-storey factory hall, spare parts inventory, office, break room, bathroom. Dismantling hall with two scissor lifts, garage, storage racks for motors. Pallet cages and containers for separating recyclable materials.


An unlikely alliance between a pottery and harbour commissioners is creating a new haven for south coast sailors. Dave Parker reports from Europe's largest natural harbour.
Poole Harbour has always been popular with the watersports fraternity.
Its 4,000ha of sheltered waters provide the ideal venue for dinghy sailors and jetskiers alike. Visiting yachtsmen and women also like to drop in.
But, although there are some occasional moorings for visitors scattered along the harbour's extensive shoreline, few are conveniently close to the historic centre of Poole.
Most visitors would prefer to tie up at the Town Quay, right by the original home of the worldfamous Poole Pottery, and close to shops and restaurants. But until recently facilities were limited, with visiting boats forced to raft up and share the limited protection afforded by a small rock breakwater with the local inshore fishing fleet. This breakwater also left much of the Town Quay exposed.
So there were three good reasons for improving facilities at the Town Quay - more space for big-spending visiting yacht crews, safer moorings for the fishing fleet and straightforward flood prevention. Funding, however, was a problem, so the project was put on hold.
The commissioners had no tradition of investing in leisure facilities. Maintaining the commercial port and the ro-ro ferry berths had to be top priority.
Although grants from the Environment Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food would help, a large chunk of the estimated £2M+ cost of a larger breakwater and associated facilities would have to come from elsewhere.
Enter Poole Pottery. It planned to move its production to a new industrial estate on the outskirts of town and redevelop its waterfront site as retail and residential properties. More high-class leisure moorings on its doorstep would be an obvious selling point. Last July, the pottery and the commissioners formed a joint venture company, Poole Harbour Services, and Hampshire-based Dean & Dyball landed the £2.1M construction contract 12 months after being sent a conditional letter of intent.
From the contractor's point of view, the project fell naturally into four distinct phases. The 250m long existing breakwater had to be removed, with most of its core material being re-used in the new 460m long structure. Up to 800t of Purbeck limestone a day - boulders weighing up to 3t - have to be placed and trimmed to level. Where the breakwater lies close to the deepwater shipping channel, two wings of sheet piles had to be driven to form the western 'hammerhead'. And more than 60,000m 3of material has to be dredged out of the new haven and dumped at sea.
Phillips says that, to minimise disruption in Poole, the base where the rock is transferred from road transport to a fleet of three flat top dumb barges was set up in the commercial port, on the opposite side of the shipping channel from the Town Quay.
A hydraulic excavator fitted with a five finger grab is used for loading the rock. Similar machines on the Doreen Dorward and on the breakwater itself complete the unloading and placing operations.
Dredging subcontractor ML (UK) of Portsmouth has just finished dumping a total of 64,000m 3of material out in the English Channel. It used three former Dean & Dyball split barges for the muckshifting - as their name suggests they dump up to 300t of dredged material at a time by literally splitting open from the keel upward. Very little of the projected 42,000t of rockfill remains to be placed. Soon, Dean & Dyball will have started driving 50 tubular steel piles up to 508mm diameter and 15m long, which will retain pontoon berths for 100 visiting yachts and 75 local fishing boats.
A project to construct an interconnector between Scotland and Norway is expected to be formally approved this week.
The developer behind the UK to Norway interconnector project has assembled a local SME directory to help its tier one contractors develop a local supply chain.
Laing O'Rourke's UK arm has confirmed it has completed a three-year refinancing deal as it releases its delayed 2017/18 financial results.


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We are three veterans determined to revive the lost art of coopering in the Green Mountain State to help meet the growing demand of the high-quality craft distilleries, breweries and wineries that our small state is so fortunate to have.
Tony Fletcher
Tony is a founder, cooper and managing partner. He is a Vermont native, a graduate of the University of Vermont, and spent over 22 years in the Army. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 as a Platoon Sergeant and he is currently a full-time member of the Vermont National Guard where he is the Course Manager for the Tactical Information Operations Planner's Course in Northfield, VT. His background also includes Technical Writing, Web Design, Home Remodeling and Woodworking. He is a self-proclaimed bourbon connoisseur and craft beer enthusiast.
Mac Broich
Mac, a founder, cooper, and managing partner, is a father of three beautiful children. He enlisted into the Army in 1992 and deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 as a Special Forces Medic. He deployed again to Afghanistan in 2010 with Vermont's 86th Brigade where he served as a Platoon Sergeant. He is currently in charge of Operations for the Vermont National Guard Infantry Battalion in Jericho, VT. Building, Woodworking, and custom furniture along with wine making and beer brewing have been a part of his life since childhood.
Josh Waterhouse
Originally from Richford Vermont, Josh is also a founder, cooper, and day-to-day production manager of the cooperage. Prior Active Duty Army and current part-time Member of the Vermont Army National Guard, he deployed to Iraq with Task Force Saber in 2005 and served with Tony in Afghanistan in 2010. He is the proud father of two children.
About Our Barrels
Handcrafted in the Vermont Tradition
We build each of our barrels by hand just as the early New England coopers did 200 years ago. We have the added benefit of power tools to shape our staves, but the building process and quality of craftsmanship remains the same. Gently heated and toasted with a small oak fire while being formed into shape, then charred to your specifications. From start to finish, we can produce about one barrel per day.
Sustainable Forestry
We select premium American White Oak logs harvested from the forests of Vermont. White Oak is not as widespread throughout Vermont as it once was due to the clear-cutting that occurred across the state during the 19th Century. Our forests have made a comeback, but the White Oak has been slow to rebound. Our local loggers value sustainable harvesting techniques that ensure a healthy White Oak population for years to come.
It's All About the Wood
The Quality of the Grain
American White Oak trees that have slowly grown to maturity through the harsh Vermont winters produce the perfect wood for our barrels. The tight grains and dense cell structure of this wood help to create some of the finest barrels in the world. Logs are locally quartersawn, stacked and allowed to dry and season naturally for 6-12 months.
Green Mountain Grain & Barrel LLC
info@greenmountainbarrel.com

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