Discover Clervaux: Photography, History and Trails

Clervaux offers unusual combinations: internationally acclaimed photography, an exhibition on the Battle of the Bulge, sacred buildings, and routes for cyclists and hikers. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether culture, history or physical activity should be the focus of your trip. It is particularly interesting that these themes can be experienced in different formats – from exhibitions to guided tours.

International Photography and History

The complete version of “The Family of Man” has been permanently exhibited at Clervaux Castle since 1994. The collection comprises 503 photographs by 273 photographers from 68 countries. This makes it one of the town’s defining cultural attractions. The Cité de l'Image offers a different approach to photography, presenting contemporary photography in public spaces throughout Clervaux.

The Musée Bataille et Châteaux combines an exhibition on the Battle of the Bulge with true-to-scale models of Luxembourg castles at a scale of 1:100. The Battle of the Bulge is conveyed there through contemporary documents, uniforms, authentic weapons and reconstructed scenes. Those interested in military history and architecture can include both exhibition themes in their personal travel plans.

Churches, Chapel and Guided Insights

The parish church of St Cosmas and Damian features Rhenish Romanesque architecture and two distinctive towers. Inside are religious works of art by Lambert Piedboeuf, including an impressive choir mosaic. The Notre-Dame de Lorette Chapel is a remarkable Baroque building and displays religious works of art, paintings and sculptures. These places appeal to travellers who wish to combine architecture, art and quieter impressions during their days.

The monks of Clervaux Abbey offer a guided tour of the church and crypt on the first Monday of each month. A guided town tour may cover the German occupation and historical anecdotes and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. If you prefer to learn about historical connections with an explanation on site, such appointments can be a useful part of your planning.

Cycle Routes and Hiking Trails for Active Days

An extensive network of well-maintained cycle routes runs through the municipality of Clervaux. There is also a RentaBike station at the Clervaux Tourist Center. This provides practical guidance for anyone wishing to explore Clervaux by bicycle and determine the desired focus of their trip when looking for accommodation.

There are also various starting points for hikes. The Sentier Éislek Clervaux is signposted in both directions with Éislek markings. A roughly 3 km-long hiking trail also runs through the former Clervaux wildlife park, with QR code stations and audio stations providing information about hunting culture and regional history. The historical roots of the former wildlife park date back to the 17th century; it is closely connected with the history of the Counts of Lannoy.

Which Holiday Apartment Suits Your Travel Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment in Clervaux, it is worth clarifying your preferred daily routine in advance. Culture enthusiasts can combine photography, castle models, military history and sacred art. Those who prefer physical activity will find various themes for their travel plans in the cycle network, the RentaBike station, the Sentier Éislek and the trail through the former wildlife park. If the group has different interests, the stay can be arranged according to individual priorities, without every day having to follow the same pattern.

You can also choose Leithum, Hosingen, Weiswampach, Sassel, Hoffelt, Rodershausen, Niederwampach and Urspelt as additional local destination pages.

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