Discover the "Monster of the Maginot Line" by train & Lunch & Visit an old French Mill

Join us to explore the undergrounds of "Hackenberg's Maginot Line" Fortress by electric train, in Veckring, France, just one hour from Luxembourg.

Nicknamed the “Monster of the Maginot Line”, the Hackenberg Fortress has 10 km of galleries and 19 blocks, including 15 combat blocks, linked by 3.5 km of electrified railways.

Our passionate guides will explain you how, 100 years ago, after the slaughter of the First World War and the numerous victims of the Spanish flu, France decided to protect its borders by launching the construction of the most important fortification of the 20th century, the “Maginot Line”.

The Moselle is beautiful in Springtime. At the Hackenberg, in Veckring, we are sheltered from bad weather, indoor temperature 12 degrees. You will be sheltered and dry for more than 2.5 hours (we highly recommend a warm jacket and comfortable shoes).

Combine heritage discovery and nature outings! In Buding (5 kms from Hackenberg Fortress), you will visit one of the last oil mills in Eastern France. In a green setting, you will experience the history of the Buding Mill and learn to understand the formidable machine, in perfect working order, which once produced flour or oil for lighting.

More surprises coming up during the day. We will spend a fantastic day in a mix between culture and adventure. A real dive into history.

Tour price: 68€ per person. Includes exclusive guided tour (in English) to the Hackenberg Fortress, wine degustation, lunch (1 starter, 1 main course - classic or vegan, 1 dessert, drinks - aperitif drink, water and wine, all extra drinks and coffee are excluded) and exclusive guided tour (in French) to the “Buding Oil Mill”.

Recommendation: comfortable shoes and warm clothes are recommended. Water and energy bars are recommended too since the Hackenberg guided tour lasts about 2.5 hrs.

Make your reservation online as soon as possible as the guided tours are limited in number.

Minimum: 15 people / Maximum: 20 people. Not recommended for children under 14 years.

Booking & Cancellation Conditions: given the limited number of places, we accept bookings for this programme up to 8 days prior to the date of the trip (until 30th April). Cancellations are accepted up to 6 days in advance, i.e. if the tour is scheduled for 07.05, we accept a cancellation (for any reason) until 01.05 and the amount paid will be refunded in full.

If the cancellation is made from the 2nd of May, there will be no right to a refund of the amount previously paid.

This programme can be carried out in adverse weather conditions as it does not take place outdoors, but inside physical structures.

For further details or informations, please contact us by e-mail publicrelations@patriciacasalmarques.com

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