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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 a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 18,281, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Avold sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Avold to your route.

About Saint-Avold

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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Where is Saint-Avold located?

Saint-Avold is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1046 latitude, 6.7040 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Avold?

Saint-Avold has a population of approximately 18,281 people, making it a town in France.

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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

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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.

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

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

  • 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.
  • 69 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 70 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.
  • 70 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

Nearby Destinations

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7 km awayPop. 2,550

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