museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Saint-Avold
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Saint-Avold
Saint-Avold is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold, 55km from Route du Vin.
Saint-Avold is in Grand Est, France, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold, about 5 km away.
Saint-Avold (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿avɔld]; German: Sankt Avold; Lorraine Franconian: Sänt Avuur) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is situated twenty-eight miles (45 km) east of Metz, France and seventeen miles (27 km) southwest of Saarbrücken, Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Avold?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Avold: Völklinger Hütte (19 km), Metz Cathedral (38 km), Saarschleife (46 km), Schengen (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Avold?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Voie Sacrée.
Where is Saint-Avold?
Saint-Avold is in Grand Est, France, about 5 km from Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,281
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.1046, 6.7040
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 Saint-Avold
7 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
46 km · about 55 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.
53 km · about 60 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
landmark
Place Stanislas
A dazzling 18th-century square of gilded gates and fountains, the golden heart of Nancy.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Saint-Avold
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 46 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.
- 67 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 70 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 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.
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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