Saarlouis, Fortress city in Saarland, Germany.
Saarlouis extends along both banks of the Saar River near the French border, with stone fortifications marking the original hexagonal layout of the settlement.
The city originated in 1680 when Louis XIV of France commissioned military engineer Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban to construct a strategic fortified position.
The municipal coat of arms displays a rising sun with three fleur-de-lis, connecting the German city to its French founding heritage.
The Ford automobile manufacturing plant in Saarlouis employs thousands of workers, making it the primary industrial employer in the region.
The city underwent a name change to Saarlautern between 1936 and 1945, reflecting the political shifts during that period of German history.
Location: Saarlouis
Inception: 1680
Elevation above the sea: 181 m
Address: 66 Saarlouis, Germany 6630 Saarlouis
Website: https://saarlouis.de
GPS coordinates: 49.31667,6.75000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28
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