Discover Sarreguemines - Bitche: tourism, education and companies
Territory of Sarrguemines - Bitche
A unique place. Where nature meets heritage. At the heart of the Northern Vosges Natural Park, Sarreguemines-Bitche stuns visitors with its landscapes and world-renowned traditional crafts. A citadel, châteaux, art glass, ceramics, Roman ruins... there’s something for everyone.
In figures*:
- Area: 936 km2, or 15% of the total area of Moselle
- Population: 96,820 inhabitants or 9% of the total population of Moselle
- Population density: 103,4 inhabitants/km2
- 5579 entreprises implantées
- 34,824 jobs (in 2020)
*Source: Insee, Observatoire Territorial de la Moselle
Territory of Sarreguemines – Bitche: How to get there ?
- Main road networks: A4 motorway (towards Strasbourg or Metz)
- Rail connections: trains from Strasbourg, Sarre-Union, Metz and Sarrebruck / cross-border tramway between Saarbrucken and Sarreguemines
- Air connections: Saarbrucken-Ensheim Airport (21km from Sarreguemines), Lorraine Airport (100km from Sarreguemines) and Strasbourg-Entzheim (120km from Sarreguemines)
Sarreguemines
The municipality of Sarreguemines is located on the German border.
18 kilometers from Saarbrücken (capital of Saarland), its most of the population is bilingual and this town in Eastern Moselle has close ties to Germany, particularly in terms of culture. One unmissable activity for tourists is the Circuit de la Faïence, which offers an insight into ceramics production. The town has been known for its potteries since the 18th century.
Bitche
Located in the Northern Vosges National Park,
the centre of the fortified town of Bitche is dominated by an impressive citadel built by Vauban. With a population of 5000, this garrison town captivates visitors with stunning natural spaces such as its Peace Garden, Le Jardin pour la Paix.
Other major towns: Sarralbe, Rohrbach-lès-Bitche, Grosbliederstroff, Hambach, Puttelange-aux-Lacs ...
Sarreguemines
Continental France: The largest tyre manufacturing plant in France
Hambach
INEOS Automotive: Production of the Grenadier all-terrain vehicle
Saint-louis-lès-bitche
Cristalleries de Saint-Louis: The oldest glass manufacturer in France, has been in business since 1586
Sarralbe
Leach International: Manufacturer of electromechanical components for the aeronautical industry
Rohrbach-lès-bitche
Gaiatrend: ): Leading French producer of e-cigarette liquids
Studying in Sarreguemines-Bitche: higher education and Universities
- IUT Moselle-Est offers 4 BUT Bachelor of Technology) courses, two of which are based in Sarreguemines: Administrative and commercial management of organisations and Logistics and transport management. The IUT, which also has sites in Forbach and Saint-Avold, welcomes almost 500 students every year.
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And also: - INSPÉ (National Higher Institute for Teacher Training and Education) of Lorraine, Sarreguemines Campus
inspe.univ-lorraine.fr/inspe/nos-campus - Lycée Henri Nominé and CFA Henri Nominé – Sarreguemines : BTS (Advanced Technical Diploma) in Technology and Commerce, Professional bachelor degree in Global logistics and transversal organisation, BTS in Industrial maintenance, BTS in Electrotechnology, BTS in Design and production of automated systems...
lyc-nomine.monbureaunumerique.fr - Lycée Jean de Pange – Sarreguemines : BTS in international trade and BTS in Negotiation and digitalisation of customer relations
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Tourism in Sarreguemines-Bitche
Meisenthal
Meisenthal Glassworks
Meisenthal Glassworks offers 40,000 visitors a year a chance to discover its glassmaking museum or watch glassblowing demonstrations at the International Centre for Glass Art, which collaborates with a different designer each year to produce a unique Christmas bauble. Immerse yourself in natural grandeur at the former Meisenthal glassworks (1711-1969), a unique place of that melds modernity and tradition. The site’s magnificent Verrière Hall also hosts a regular programme of concerts.
Bliesbruck
Bliesbruck-Reinheim European archaeological park
Bliesbruck-Reinheim European archeological park, straddling the municipalities of Bliesbruck in Moselle and Reinheim in Saarland, is a symbol of French-German cross-border cooperation.
Here, you can discover the remains of a Gallo-Roman town and baths, as well as the tomb of the princess of Reinheim. It is one of the largest archaeological parks in Europe. Each year, it hosts the famous Vita Romana festival, a grand spectacle where visitors come face-to-face with Romans and gladiators.
The site is owned by the Department of Moselle (part of the Passionnément Moselle Sites network).
Petit-Réderching
Local delicacy: Bison meat
The Bison Ranch at Petit-Réderching produces top quality artisanal meats (fillets, roasting joints, sirloins...) as well as a range of charcuterie products (pâtés, rillettes, sausages…). A Qualité MOSL certified product.
And also
Ste-Catherine
Servigny-lès-Sainte-Barbe
