Saint-Mihiel, commune in Meuse, France
Description
Saint-Mihiel is a French commune in the Meuse department, within the arrondissement of Commercy in northeastern France. The settlement has a compact layout with residential areas surrounding a central church, blending into the broader rural landscape that characterizes the region.
History
The commune grew around a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Michael during the medieval period and became an important local center. The broader region experienced significant conflicts and changes across European history that shaped settlement patterns and local development.
Culture
The town takes its name from the archangel Michael, reflecting the religious significance that shaped this place. The Church of Saint-Michel remains a visual anchor in the center, and its presence continues to define how people experience the streets around it.
Practical
As a small commune, Saint-Mihiel is easy to navigate on foot and has a straightforward layout that visitors can quickly understand. Nearby larger towns offer more extensive services and amenities, so it helps to plan ahead if you need specific facilities or supplies.
Did you know?
The region played a significant role during the First World War, with remnants of this history still visible in monuments and preserved structures scattered across the landscape. This military heritage remains deeply woven into the character of communities in this area.
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Église Saint-Étienne
550 m
Fort du Camp-des-Romains
1.5 km
Saint Mihiel Abbey
131 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Saint-Mihiel
188 m
Dame Schonne
6.2 km
St. Mihiel German military cemetery
5.2 km
Synagogue of Saint-Mihiel
432 m
Menhir de Woinville
8.7 km
Jewish cemetery in Saint-Mihiel
570 m
Nécropole nationale de Vaux-Racine
1.5 km
Café des Arcades
829 m
Lion de Valbois
5.5 km
Église de l'Invention-de-Saint-Étienne des Paroches
2.8 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Maizey
4.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Woinville
8.8 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Saint-Mihiel
42 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Refroicourt
3.7 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Saint-Mihiel
1 km
Couvent des Minimes (Saint-Mihiel)
870 m
Église abbatiale Saint-Michel
116 m
Orgue de chœur de l'abbaye de Saint-Mihiel
131 m
Maison de Ligier-Richier
250 m
Maison du Roi
203 m
Hôtel de Bousmard
277 m
Hôtel de Gondrecourt
605 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de Pontheville de Maizey
4.3 km
Hôtel des Gargouilles
302 m
Pipe organ of Église abbatiale Saint-Michel
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