museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Hombourg-Haut
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Hombourg-Haut
Hombourg-Haut is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Seingbouse, 55km from Route du Vin.
Hombourg-Haut is in Grand Est, France, with about 9,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Seingbouse, about 5 km away.
Hombourg-Haut (French pronunciation: [ɔ̃buʁ o]; German: Oberhomburg) is a commune located in the department of Moselle, region of Grand Est, in the cultural and historical region Lorraine, north-eastern France.
Hombourg-Haut is an old medieval fortress town, built in the thirteenth century by the bishops of Metz. TheRead more
old village lies at the foot of the imposing collegiate church in a green and wooded landscape.
Nowadays, the city has several neighbourhoods: the old Hombourg, the old village of Hellering, urban areas with HLMs built in the 1950s-1960s and residential district. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Hombourgeois and Hombourgeoises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hombourg-Haut?
Within an hour or so of Hombourg-Haut: Völklinger Hütte (15 km), Metz Cathedral (43 km), Saarschleife (45 km), Schengen (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Hombourg-Haut?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Deutsche Weinstraße.
Where is Hombourg-Haut?
Hombourg-Haut is in Grand Est, France, about 5 km from Seingbouse.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,702
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.1282, 6.7707
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Hombourg-Haut
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Metz Cathedral
Nicknamed the 'Lantern of God' for its immense expanse of stained glass, including windows by Chagall.
43 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Schengen
Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Rodemack
Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.
54 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
Route du Vin
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Hombourg-Haut
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 45 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 55 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 66 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 71 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
- 71 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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