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Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes

Grand Est, France · Europe

About Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes

Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Amanvillers, 15km from Metz Cathedral.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes is a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 3,422, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes 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 Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes to your route.

About Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes

Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes (French: [sɛ̃t maʁi o ʃɛːn]; German: Marieneichen) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

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Where is Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes located?

Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1926 latitude, 6.0015 longitude.

What is the population of Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes?

Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes has a population of approximately 3,422 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,422
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Grand Est
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.1926, 6.0015

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 Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes

8 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Minett Park Fond-de-Gras

Open-air industrial heritage park in Luxembourg's red-earth iron country, where the 1900 steam train and the Minièresbunn mine railway still run through ore tunnels to the preserved mining village of Lasauvage (season May-September).

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Mémorial de Verdun

The museum and battlefield of WWI's longest, bloodiest battle, where forts and craters still scar the forest.

41 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Douaumont Ossuary

A solemn cloister holding the bones of 130,000 unidentified soldiers above the Verdun battlefield.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chemin de la Corniche

Rampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg

Late Gothic cathedral in Luxembourg City with Renaissance detailing and the crypt tombs of the grand ducal family.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes

  • 47 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 47 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 48 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.
  • 53 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 55 kmVoie SacréeThe 'Sacred Way' from Bar-le-Duc to Verdun, the lifeline road that supplied the 1916 battle with a truck every 14 seconds. Milestones topped with poilu helmets line the route through Souilly.
  • 61 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.

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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