Bitche

At the threshold of the Vosges, at the borders of Moselle Lorraine, stands the fortified city of Bitche, dominated by its monumental citadel.

Arriving in Bitche is a surprise for visitors who discover this city wrapped around the imposing historical fortress. The military destiny of the city makes it the heir to a tumultuous history, remarkable monuments, and characteristic urban planning. It is around the corners of the streets that one discovers traces of history and the adaptation of homes to the unique profile of the city.

The Petite Cité de Caractère of Bitche has a mosaic of architecture combining vernacular heritage and an important sampling of military buildings from the Jugendstil or imperial period, and more functionalist structures.

Among its picturesque streets and historically rich buildings, the "Ville Fleurie 4 flowers" also houses carefully landscaped green spaces, offering havens of greenery and tranquility.

GUIDED TOURS

• Audio-guided and cinematic tour of the Citadel
• August 31: Sunday Character Tour "The Trees through History"
• Guided tours of the Garden for Peace (for groups)
• Nature guided tours

More info at 03 87 06 16 16

NOT TO BE MISSED

• The Night of Museums (May)
• Garden Meetings (June)
• Bitche Summer Festivals (last weekend of July)
• Starred Dinners
• Artisan Markets
• Heritage Days (Sept)
• Autumn Market
• Corridors of Terror at the citadel (in Nov)
• Christmas Festivities

Full agenda

THE MUST-SEE SITES

• The Citadel of Bitche
• The 39-45 Space at the Strasbourg Gate
• The Garden for Peace
• The Stadtweiher Park
• Fort Saint-Sébastien
• The Hasselfurth Pond
• The Museum of Urban Art and Street Art (Mausa)
• The Bitche Golf Course

CONTACTS

Tourist Office of the Pays de Bitche
Tel.: 03 87 06 16 16
www.tourisme-paysdebitche.fr

City Hall of Bitche
Tel.: 03 87 96 00 13
www.ville-bitche.fr

TO DOWNLOAD

• Discovery tour of the city of Bitche
• Tourist map of Bitche

NEARBY

• The rocks of Altschlossfelsen known as "the Colorado of the Pays de Bitche"
• The glassmaking site of Meisenthal
• The Saint-Louis Crystal Works
• The fortifications of the Maginot Line: Simserhof, Fort Casso
• The Arts Center of Schorbach
• The Sabotier Museum
• The Eschviller Mill

Petites Cités de Caractère