Thionville, Administrative commune in Grand-Est region, France.
Description
Thionville stretches along the left bank of the Moselle, connecting several neighborhoods through bridges that cross both sides of the river. The surroundings include parks and green areas that extend toward gentle hills at roughly 500 feet (150 meters) elevation.
History
The town belonged to the Holy Roman Empire starting in the 10th century and joined France in 1659. Fortifications designed by Vauban then shaped the cityscape and reinforced its military role.
Culture
The name comes from the Celtic word "Divo," meaning sacred spring, which shaped early settlement patterns near the river. Local families gather for weekly food markets in the central square, where vendors sell regional produce and baked goods.
Practical
The central railway station links travelers to Luxembourg, Metz and Paris with frequent train services. Saturday markets on the main square offer local products and are busiest in the morning hours.
Did you know?
An ecclesiastical council gathered here in 835 to reinstate Emperor Louis the Pious to his position. This assembly drew church officials from across Europe and remained a rare event in the medieval history of the region.
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Château de La Grange
2.1 km
Fort de Guentrange
3.3 km
Ouvrage Molvange
8.5 km
Fort d'Illange
2.8 km
Réserve naturelle nationale d'Hettange-Grande
5.9 km
Beffroi de Thionville
97 m
Église Saint-Maximin de Thionville
149 m
Tour aux Puces
56 m
Hôtel de ville de Thionville
42 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Hayange
8.3 km
Château de Bétange
4.2 kmChâteau de Volkrange
5.8 km
Ferme Pédagogique
4.7 km
City walls of Thionville
0 m
Château de Thionville
11 m
Temple de Thionville
269 m
Église Saint-Étienne d’Hettange-Grande
5.5 km
Piscine Municipale
1.2 km
Synagogue of Thionville
411 m
Casemate of Grand-Lot
9.4 km
Autel de la Patrie
119 m
Hôtel d'Eltz
97 m
Château du Hof
2.2 km
Porte du Couronné d'Yutz
832 m
Pont-écluse sud du couronné d'Yutz
648 m
Pont du Couronné
610 m
Abri d'Hettange
7.8 km
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