The name Schengen is inextricably linked to peace and freedom in Europe, as it was in this small wine-growing village on the River Moselle that an important chapter in European history was written in 1985. Signed onboard the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid, the Schengen Agreement was the first step towards the disappearance of borders in Europe. It also put Schengen on the map. Schengen was chosen because of its ideal location in the Three-Border-Region. It's here where the three Benelux countries meet Germany and France. The abolition of controls at the internal frontiers consolidated the Member States of the Schengen Area. Now the Schengen Area counts 26 Member-States and the Agreement allows over 400 million Europeans travelling without barriers.
The plan is as follows:
Morning Meeting:
Meet you at the Gare 10.00.
10.10 bus 175 from Gare Centrale to Mondorf, Christophorus 10.35
10.40 bus 185 from Mondorf, Christophorus to Schengen, Koerch (third stop in Schengen, opposite Total gas station) 10.55
Total duration: 45 min
Way back: There is a bus every hour at 9 past (15.09, 16.09, 17.09…)
Activities there:
European Museum Schengen: Located within the European Centre, the European Museum Schengen was inaugurated on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. This interactive museum retraces the development of Europe in nine chapters, while providing background information on the famous treaty, it is open from 11:00 to 17:00 and admission is free. http://www.schengen-tourist.lu/index.php?idnavigation=43&fidlanguage=1
Walk around the town: Schengen is the sunniest region of Luxembourg. A mild weahter characterizes the small, romantic village with special flora in the Luxembourgish Moselle. The medieval castle of the region is operating as a hotel. However, for your information, the castle's most famous resident was the French writer Victor Hugo, who during his stay in 1871 as a guest of the Collart family created a drawing of the building using coffee grounds.
Lunch: http://www.tripadvisor.de/Restaurants-g1137930-Schengen.html
Tourist Info:
www.schengen-tourist.lu
www.si-schengen.lu
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