Trip to Schengen and Remich!

For the last day-trip that the Trips SC organises, let’s go to the south of Luxembourg and visit its wine region on the valley of the river Moselle next Saturday, 31st January 2015.

Let’s start the day in Schengen.
“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.”
More at http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/moselle/schengen

In Schengen we cannot miss the European Museum:
“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. “
More at http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/moselle/schengen

Picture source: http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/misc/monument-schengen-agreement

And then grab lunch and discover the town of Remich
Known as the pearl of Moselle, Remich is a popular site where “people love to stroll along the shady esplanade or through the narrow lanes and squares of the charming town centre, attracted by the gourmet restaurants and the quaint little shops. The marking feature of Remich’s main church is its 12th century tower built on the remains of a Roman watchtower. The St. Nicolas-Gate was part of a medieval fortification that was torn down in 1867.”
More at: http://visitmoselle.lu/en/remich

We can end the day by visiting a wine cave and trying true Luxembourgish wines (to be confirmed – unfortunately there are many caves that are not opened for visitors during winter, but we’ll try our best ;))
“Luxembourg wine is primarily produced in the southeastern part of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with vineyards overlooking the Moselle River. Along this river, which for 42 km makes up part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany, wine is made in three countries. There is a continuous history of winemaking along Moselle and in Luxembourg going back to Ancient Roman times. Luxembourg mainly produces dry white wines and sparkling wine under the designation Crémant. There are also some rosé and red wines made, as well as some sweet wines.”
More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_wine

Picture source: http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/moselle/remich

Transport:
To go to Schengen:
Let’s meet at the Gare at 10:00.
Take the bus 175 at 10.10 from Gare Centrale to Mondorf, Christophorus (arrives at 10.35)
At 10.40 we take the bus 185 from Mondorf, Christophorus to Schengen, Koerech (third stop in Schengen, opposite Total gas station), arriving at 10.55

To go to Remich:
Take the bus 185, runs every hour at -54min

To go back to Luxembourg:
Take the bus 175, runs every 30 min, at -14min and -44min.


Hope to see you all there!