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Rodemack

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Moselle

Rodemack - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Moselle
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Listed among the most beautiful villages of France, the village of Rodemack in Moselle is located at the heart of the Pays des Trois Frontières area, 20 km from Germany and 6 km from Luxembourg.

700 metres of 15th-century ramparts surround it, and you enter this charming medieval village through the fortified Sierck Gate. The village has successfully preserved and showcased this typical medieval atmosphere, with its distinctive cobbled streets and beautiful architectural heritage.

There you can admire the Bailiffs' house, built in 1560, the Officers' pavilion, built on the remains of the old feudal castle, a listed Historic Monument, the 17th-century Chapel of Our Lady, the old washhouse, and the 18th-century Church of St. Nicholas, the final resting place of one of the last lords of Bade, Herman-Fortuné and his wife Marie-Sidonie.

Not to be missed: the magnificent medieval garden, designed according to the era's typical geometric plan. It is made up of four parts, devoted to medicinal plants, edible plants, vegetables, and ornamental flowers and plants.

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Rodemack

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Rodemack takes place in the heart of the Moselle, in the Grand Est region. It is located in the Land of the Three Borders, twenty kilometers from Germany and six kilometers from Luxembourg.

The one nicknamed the small Carcassonne lorraine sees its history begin in the twelfth century in parallel with that of the powerful lords of Luxembourg. Object of many seats over the centuries, the small town becomes definitely French in the late eighteenth century. Its strategic location has made it a site regularly agitated by international politics.

Today more peaceful, the village of Rodemack is now mainly known for its tourist activity. Ideally located for exploring European neighbors, it also has an exceptional architectural heritage reflecting its rich medieval past.

Things to see and do

After having discovered the 700 meters of ramparts of the 15th century which still surround the small medieval village, you will be able to admire the paved alleys and the remarkable architectural heritage.

Be sure to enjoy the Baillis House of the mid-16th century, the Officers' Pavilion built on the remains of the old feudal castle and listed as a Historical Monument, or the Notre-Dame Chapel of the 17th century.

You can also discover the Saint-Nicolas church of the eighteenth century, the former wash house, or the beautiful medieval garden divided into four parts on medicinal plants, vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants.

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Citadel and its ramparts
Citadel and its ramparts
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View of the Citadel on the snowy village
View of the Citadel on the snowy village
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Medieval Garden and Prison Tower
Medieval Garden and Prison Tower
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Sierck's door under the snow
Sierck's door under the snow
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Chapel of Our Lady 1658
Chapel of Our Lady 1658
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Rodemack medieval festival 2016
Rodemack medieval festival 2016
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Rodemack medieval festival 2016
Rodemack medieval festival 2016
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Troops of the AVP Rodemack: Bateleurs de Sire Jean
Troops of the AVP Rodemack: Bateleurs de Sire Jean
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The AVP Rodemack in Sourire de France on FR3
The AVP Rodemack in Sourire de France on FR3
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Logo of the AVP Rodemack
Logo of the AVP Rodemack
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Castle Preisch: a magnificent castle built in 1624 surrounded by a Baroque chapel from the 18th and a sumptuous English park complete with a nature trail. Open from 12 April to 12 October. Tours at 15h, 16h and 17h on weekends and holidays (park open from 11am).

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