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Overview
Thionville, where three frontiers meet.
Located at a crossroad between France, Belgium, Germany and Luxemburg, Thionville has a long story whose first mention dates back to the 8th century. Charlemagne came in here six times! Discover Northeastern France staying in this small 41.000 inhabitants town.
Stroll about the medieval streets of the centre, see the market square and its belfry, and explore the "Cour du château" district, along the Moselle river.
You will also find the ancient keep that used to belong to the 11th century castle. This remain is nicknamed the flea tower, and it houses nowadays the museum presenting the history of the area, from Prehistory to Renaissance’s time. Head the St Maximin’s church, classified as a Historic Monument, in which music lover will thrill listening to the
Along the river, discover the bridges that also served as locks, the southern one is quite damaged, but the northern one had been restored.
