Longwy, Fortified commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Description
Longwy is a fortified commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle in northeastern France sitting at 254 meters elevation near the borders with Luxembourg and Belgium. The town layout divides into Longwy-Haut on the plateau and Longwy-Bas in the valley along the Chiers river.
History
Following the Treaties of Nijmegen in 1678, Louis XIV commissioned military architect Vauban to fortify this location into a strategic stronghold. The town layout emerged in subsequent years following a strict geometric plan with bastions and casemates.
Culture
The production of faience ceramics began here in 1798 and developed a particular technique with enamel colors still visible in local workshops today. This pottery tradition continues to shape the townscape with its characteristic colorful patterns.
Practical
The local railway station connects travelers through regular train services to larger cities such as Luxembourg, Charleville-Mézières and Nancy. The upper town area can be reached by stairs or by roads climbing the hillside.
Did you know?
The new town on the plateau received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008 for its military fortifications from the reign of Louis XIV. This geometric town layout is considered particularly well preserved among Vauban fortresses in Europe.
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Viaduc de la Chiers
1.5 km
Eglise Saint-Dagobert de Longwy
496 m
Longwy Enamels Museum
376 m
Château de Longwy
769 m
Hôtel de ville de Longwy
530 m
Église Saint-Martin de Mont-Saint-Martin
2.8 km
Puits couvert de Longwy
529 m
Maison de l'Intendance
377 m
Golf International de Longwy
2 km
Église Sainte-Geneviève de Réhon
2.3 km
Église de la Sainte-Trinité de Longwy-Bas
736 m
Église Saint-Jules de Gouraincourt
1.7 km
Église Notre-Dame de Senelle
1.8 km
Église de l'Assomption de Mont-Saint-Martin
1.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre du Vieux Village
2.5 km
Chapelle de l'asile Margaine de Longwy
963 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel de Longwy-Bas
727 mLe Belvédère
833 mScenic viewpoint
514 mLe Titan de Fer
929 mStatue, Work of art
1.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
1.8 kmLe vieux château
547 mAlfred Mézières
221 mMemorial, war memorial
288 mWayside shrine
1.3 kmStele, memorial
956 mMemorial
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