Pont-à-Mousson

Pont-à-Mousson

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Pont-à-Mousson		Maidières at 2.1 km (4 min)
Insee code	54431		Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson at 2.9 km (5 min)
Postcode	54700		Atton at 3.1 km (5 min)
Latitude	48.9032900		Montauville at 3.4 km (6 min)
Longitude	6.0548680		Jezainville at 4.6 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 172 to 382 meters		Mousson at 4.8 km (7 min)
Surface	21.60 km²		Lesménils at 5.7 km (7 min)
Population	14065 inhabitants		Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson at 6 km (8 min)
Density	657 inhabitants/km²		Champey-sur-Moselle at 6 km (7 min)
National label			Loisy at 6.2 km (9 min)
Chief town	Nancy (at 30 km, 31 min)		Vittonville at 7.1 km (8 min)
Department	Meurthe-et-Moselle		Bouxières-sous-Froidmont at 7.2 km (8 min)
Region	Lorraine		Search another town

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Pont-à-Mousson the heart of Lorraine, is a commercial and industrial center alive and vibrant. Pont-à-Mousson is currently the 4th largest city in Meurthe-et-Moselle. Chef lieu de canton, it is also a commercial and industrial hub of international reputation and is the world center of ductile iron pipe and halogen lighting.

History: The town takes its name from the Moussson Hill, which overlooks the bridge and allowing access. Its real founder was Thibaut 2nd (1239-1291), Comte de Bar Mousson and that building a castle on the left bank, attracted people from surrounding villages. In 1431, Pont-à-Mousson was united to the Duchy of Lorraine. But it is in the following century the city was to acquire a European reputation. In 1572, in fact, the Cardinal of Lorraine Charles founded a university. In the 17th century, the University of Pont-à-Mousson grew rapidly to count up to 2000 students from all European countries. In 1768, the University was moved to Nancy and the city retained a college and a renowned military school. Destroyed during the war of 30 years, occupied in 1814, moved in 1870, bombed in 1914, she was again damaged in 1944, before being released by the U.S. First Army of General Patton.

Altitude 180 m - 300 km from Paris - Access Highway Nancy-Metz - Thionville connected to all European motorways - Railway Métrolor between Metz and Nancy - Airport Louvigny 10 minutes. Lorraine TGV station 10 minutes.

• Abbey Premonstratensian:

• Built in the 18th century, the abbey Premonstratensian stands at the center of a park that runs along the Moselle. This monument is a wonderful example of monastic architecture of the era, both in proportions and ornament, as evidenced by the impressive staircase.
• Extensive restoration work has helped the foundation in 1964 the cultural center of Prémontrés. Exhibitions, conferences, seminars, concerts, dance and theater ... Tel: +33 3 83 81 10 32. The alternate schedule appointments more varied. It currently houses the Regional Tourism Committee and the Regional Natural Park of Lorraine.

• The Wire Museum of Paper:

• Collection of items made of paper mache.
• Presentation of the imaging Pont-à-Mousson.
• Other objects of worship, witness the intense religious life Pont-à-Mousson at the time of radiation of the university.
• A room devoted to the history of smelters mark 150 years since the regional life.
• Open daily except Tuesday from May 1 to September 30. From 14h to 18h and Sundays from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm. From October 1 to April 30 from 14h to 17h.

For further information: Tel: +33 3 83 87 80 14.

• The Brewers of Lorraine

• The brewery produces beers natural fermentation and high quality, respecting the tradition of Lorraine.
• Guided tour Friday at 17h and by appointment for groups over 20 people from the brewery: discovery of manufacturing principles.
• Address: 3 rue du Bois le Prêtre

For further information: Tel: +33 3 83 80 02 64.

• The main courtyard of the former University Lorraine (1572 - 1768):

• It is the only witness to the whole university built on the right bank of the Moselle. Begun in 1574 under the reign of Charles III, it was completed by his son Duke Henry II in 1608 in the style of the Renaissance. Following the transfer of the university in Nancy in 1768, the buildings sheltered successively the Royal Military School, founded by Louis XVI, then college and high school Pont-à-Mousson, burned in September 1944. The walls were all preserved and restored to its original state in 1952.
• The courtyard is the ornament that bears the school since 1980, the name of the Jesuit Father Jacques Marquette, a student and a university professor, discoverer in 1673 of the sources of the Mississippi.

• From the 13th century, Pont-à-Mousson is a thriving commercial town before becoming an intellectual center with the creation of the first university in Lorraine in 1572, renowned throughout Europe. As a prestigious past, the city retains a remarkable architectural heritage, the place Duroc to the triangular shape so original, surrounded by arcaded houses of the 15th and 16th and 18th centuries the town hall and the old abbey Prémontrés; the Gothic church Saint Martin and Saint Laurent, and at random from the streets of downtown beautiful Renaissance facades like the mint, which houses the museum Au Fil du Papier.
• Port de Plaisance.
• Big Blue.
• Area campers.

• Beach Volleyball: May
• Fair Beef: in June
• The Summer: every Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August
• The Monsoon Summer: August
• Unpacking Saint Martin
• Christmas market: in December
• Arcadies
• Day sailing

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Ferme sainte geneviève     8 Sainte-Geneviève Lorraine farm surmplombant valley of the Moselle, Nancy and Metz in 25 minutes, Pont à Mousson to 10 minutes. Three spacious and quiet. Table d'hote with farm produce on demand. Garden... Located 5.8 km from Pont-à-Mousson 58 € the double room

La maison d'Angéline - Ecotourisme     9.1 Arry Between Metz and Nancy in the heart of the charming village of ARRY overlooking the valley of the Moselle Lorraine our beautiful house of character of the 18th you will receive. On... Located 10.2 km from Pont-à-Mousson From 55 € to 60 € the double room

Chambres d'hotes le gite du passant     8.9 Arry From the hilltop Arry, On our patio, we sit. And we contemplate the valley, delighted. From this spectacle before our wondering eyes. We do not know if it's time. The air we breathe... Located 10.2 km from Pont-à-Mousson From 50 € to 80 € the double room

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Gites de la Seille Lorraine Létricourt Cottage for 8 people. (200 m²) of great comfort 3 ears Gites de France, ideal for rest and relaxation in the vicinity of the nature and the forest. Near the tour: - 30 minutes. Metz... Located 17.9 km from Pont-à-Mousson From 370 € to 560 € per week

Gites de la Seille Lorraine Albizia Létricourt Comfortable cottage for 5-6 people. Less than 30 minutes from Nancy Art Nouveau, Place Stanislas (World Heritage)..., Metz, a city of charm, Centre Pompidou, Toul or Pont à Mousson,... Located 17.9 km from Pont-à-Mousson From 290 € to 390 € per week

La maison du bout   10 Sailly-Achâtel Lodging 3 ears labeled by Gites de France. Nice house Boatswain 150 m², renovated in the tradition to preserve its ancient character of the eighteenth century. Located 15 minutes from... Located 18.3 km from Pont-à-Mousson From 360 € to 390 € per week

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Hôtel de l'Abbaye des Prémontrés      8.2 Pont-à-Mousson The Hotel de l'Abbaye des Prémontrés is located in Pont-à-Mousson, on the banks of the Moselle River. This 18th-century mansion has landscaped gardens and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi... Located in Pont-à-Mousson Room from 69 €

Bagatelle      7.3 Pont-à-Mousson Situated in the historic heart of Pont à Mousson, the hotel is just a few steps from the magnificent site of the Abbey of Prémontrés, and Place Duroc. The Hotel Restaurant Bagatelle... Located in Pont-à-Mousson Room from 42 €

Hotel Européen      6.8 Pont-à-Mousson Bordering Lorraine’s National Park, Hotel Européen is just outside Pont-à-Mousson, 2 km from the city centre. The hotel is surrounded by a garden and features rooms with an LCD TV.... Located in Pont-à-Mousson Room from 42 €

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