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Museum
of Sarreguemines
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Center of Sarreguemines
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This original tour will delight tourists who love art, history and beautiful objects. In one full day, visitors can learn all about one of the most highly appreciated faience productions in the world. The site can be reached by all types of vehicles but walking (about 3 km) is still the best way to explore it...
From the Moulin de la Blies, the very new Museum of Faience Techniques, a path runs along the banks of the Blies and the Sarre. This walk retraces two centuries of savoir-faire and talent...
The fine tableware produced here has quite naturally stimulated a local gastronomy that is universally acknowledged and savoured. Finally, the tableware shop sells modern objects or copies of old pieces...
The Trail in Six Stages :
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1. The “Moulin de la Blies” - Museum of Faience Techniques.
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Opened
in October 1998, it is unique in
France and even in Europe.
It simply must be seen!
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2. The Earthenware Kiln.
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It is a unique example of a series of about thirty similar kilns and the sole survivor of its kind in continental Europe.
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3. The Winter Garden (Jardin d'Hiver) of Paul de Geiger.
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A jewel of the Historical Museum, it is located in the town centre, in the former home of Paul de Geiger which also contains the faience collections
belonging to the town.
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4.The Casino.
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The Casino standing on the right bank of the Sarre, in the heart of Sarreguemines, has nothing to do with gambling. Its founder intended it to be a cultural centre and meeting place. And it continues to play this role today ...
The setting is pastoral and there is also a small yachting harbour. |
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5.The workers settlement.
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They go back to 1869 and 1926 and are a reflection of the social housing policy of the Sarreguemines faience manufacturers.
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6. The tableware shop.
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Situated close to the Casino on the grounds of the ceramic factory, it sells a wide range of tableware, including sets with the famous Obernai, Papillon, Agreste decorations... |
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© Sarreguemines Museum — Last updated
2/07/03
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