Forbach, Administrative center in Moselle, France
Description
Forbach is a French commune in Moselle in northeastern France that serves as an administrative center for surrounding areas. The town functions as a hub connecting several smaller settlements in the border region.
History
The area was part of the German Bezirk Lothringen until 1920, when it became part of the French administrative system. This border history continues to shape the local identity.
Culture
The geographical position near German borders shapes local traditions, with residents participating in regional festivals that reflect both French and German influences.
Practical
The town is accessible by car or on foot, with good connections to surrounding areas and nearby German border regions. Visitors can easily explore the center and take day trips to neighboring communities.
Did you know?
The canton reorganization of 2015 modified Forbach's borders, creating new administrative boundaries that affect 168,168 residents across 702 square kilometers.
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Château du Schlossberg
542 m
Carreau Wendel Museum
3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Forbach
1.5 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Forbach
285 m
Synagogue of Forbach
112 mChâteau Barrabino
447 m
Église protestante de Forbach
528 m
Château Adt
731 m
Église Notre-Dame du Wiesberg
1.6 km
Puits Sainte-Marthe
2.8 kmDie Ruthenstücker
3.8 km
Le Carreau
584 m
Tour du Schlossberg
532 m
Église Saint-François de Stiring-Wendel
2.4 km
Église Saint-Roch de Verrerie Sophie
1.4 km
Église Sainte-Croix de Cité du Creuzberg
1.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire de Marienau
2.3 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Quartier du Bruch
2 km
Parc Accrobranche
547 m
Église du Christ-Roi de Bellevue
657 m
Couturier Villa
180 m
Église luthérienne de Stiring-Wendel
1.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours de Forbach
209 m
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Forbach
725 m
Congrès du Burghof
718 m
Église protestante de Behren-lès-Forbach
2.8 km
Carreau minier Vuillemin-Wendel
3.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine d'Urselsbach
3.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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