Meisenthal

Meisenthal is a commune located near Sarreguemines in the Moselle region of northeastern France. The settlement spreads across rural countryside with residential buildings nestled among forested hills.

The commune developed as a settlement in a border region that repeatedly changed between French and German control. This tumultuous past shaped both the population and the physical development of the village across the centuries.

The village carries a name rooted in German language, reflecting its past as part of a German-speaking cultural region. This border heritage remains visible in the local architecture and the way residents connect to both French and German traditions.

The village sits near Sarreguemines, a larger town with better transport links and services. Keep in mind this is a small rural area, so having a car is helpful for exploring the wider surroundings.

The village was long home to a notable glassworks that produced regional goods and shaped local industry. This glass-making tradition made Meisenthal an important center of craftsmanship in the border area.

Location: arrondissement of Sarreguemines

Elevation above the sea: 342 m

Shares border with: Goetzenbruck, Montbronn, Mouterhouse, Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, Soucht, Wingen-sur-Moder

Address: Meisenthal, France

Phone: +33387968395

Email: mairie.meisenthal@orange.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.96556,7.35222

Latest update: December 16, 2025 21:28