Built in 1680 by Louis XIV, the former border town has developed over the course of history into a city with a special attitude to life. There is a lot to discover in Saarlouis, and the cityscape is still characterized by historical fortification elements. Throughout the city they are witnesses to the French and later Prussian past. When the fortress was demolished in the 19th century, part of the fortifications were preserved in a local recreation area.

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Elevation 210 m

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