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mtncorg Says: From Hackenberg, the Line goes southwest an the next fort you can visit is the fort at Michelsberg. To tour the fort you need to know the precise times and dates however. Knowing neither, I simply got to visit the entrance – which seemed to be the case for several of the...
mtncorg Says: The Petit Ouverage La Ferte was built as one of the nouveaux fronts that made up the Malmedy Bridgehead – a collection of infantry blocks, two petit ouverages and two small gros ouverages that were added late to the Maginot Line to defend the frontier facing the southern end...
mtncorg Says: Guided tours visit the barracks, powerhouse, main gallery, msueum and one of the six combat blocks – Bloc 2 which houses a twin 75mm gun turret. The fort was manned by just under 600 men and is located just uphill to the east of the town of Lembach. “Four-a-chaux” means...
mtncorg Says: Originally planned to be a Gros Ouverage, Fort Casso’s construction was scaled back to that of a Petit Ouverage consisting of two infantry blocks and an entrance block. Casso is an example of one of the nouveaux fronts – new forts that were added to the Line beginning in...
mtncorg Says: This was the largest of the Maginot forts. Over 1000 men served this fort and there were 19 separate blocks – 7 main artillery blocks and 3 others which maintained machine guns turrets. Terrain dictated that the combat blocks be divided into two separate areas with about 500...
Viewing the Citadel and the Gardens
mallorydm Says: I recommend it because it's really the only thing to do in the town and the whole point of going to ***e. Touring the Citadel is nice, and it's worth it to see such an awesome site and the history is interesting. For such a large site, there really isn't that much to see....
ceby Says: Admission (at 8 euros per adult) is a bit steep, but if you are a history buff, it is extremely worth it. They will give you comfortable headsets with your admission price that explains the ***e fortress' role in the Franco-Prussian War. I knew very little about that war...
CrtnShdofGrn Says: Well, as I said before, don't visit in the winter...there's not so much to see and do. It seems this is the only thing to do there, so until I go back, this is the only activity tip I could come up with. :-) From what I understand,the tour is self-guided with a handheld set...
Auberge de la Tour: Too good to try once
ATLC Says: The meals here were so good that we ate dinner there twice in a row. Not only was the food nice, the service was too (Mr. and Mrs Steffanus run the restaurant). On top of it all, the prices were very friendly!I've just checked if the restaurant still exists (2007) and yes,...
Nathalie_B Says: When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a b*i*t*c*h.When I stand up for those I love, they call me a b*i*t*c*h. When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way,they call me a b*i*t*c*h.Being a b*i*t*c*h means I won't compromise what's in...
The citadel of ***e- Not a sight for kids
Travelcat96 Says: The citadelnis nice for history buffs and people that don't mind gory parts in movies. I can assure you though that it is not for small Children and People who do Not like Lots and Lots of Blood. If you are in the citadel, do Watch the films. It's best to leave and go on to...
mike-tango Says: You are interested by a visit of one of the Maginot Line fort ? You are right, it is really amazing and interesting, but DO NOT start by the visit of the Simserhof !!!The visit is mainly around a diorama, with music, sound, images effects. You will not be able to walk in the...
Cobblestone paths...need I say more? OK...
CrtnShdofGrn Says: Bring walking/hiking shoes. The walk to the fortress is mostly cobblestone, so you want something with traction to get to the top...especially in the rain!
ATLC Says: This region has a very nice website in French, German and English.There are suggestions to visit bunkers where the website in English says "envisage hot clothing", meaning 'dress warmly'!
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Bring walking/hiking shoes. The walk to the fortress is mostly cobblestone, so you want something with traction to get to the top...especially in the rain!
Q: What is the name of the museum in Bitche, France where the flag, held by Captain Thomas Garahan is kept?
A: hmm, I didn't really find this one. Maybe you can try at the suggested museums of the tourist office website (nice website, by the way!):...
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To those who wonder... NO, the town wasn't named after me. In fact it is one of the oldest cities in France, if not the oldest one. And it is beautiful!!
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Here she is...recharging her evil powers...
I have heard about this place for many years and never visited until recently. When I moved back to Germany I realized just how close I lived to this town and had to check it out. The citadel here is...
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We had rented a cottage in nearby Goetzenbruck (10 kms from ***e) but we didn't cook ourselves all week. no no no. We had some great meals in ***e. See restaurant tip of Auberge de la Tour.
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***E - VARIOUS FORTS OF THE MAGINOT LINE
***e is one of the main centers for the French Army with its large training grounds northeast of the town. The little town is dominated by the old fortress which rises high above it and has stood here...
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Great place. Alot of history and cultural. It is an out of the way place. If you like quiet and time to talk to the locals this is it. The 100th Infantry Division liberated ***e during WWII. This...
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