Luxembourg-Ville Excursions
Clervaux Castle © Donar Reiskoffer
Clervaux
In the heart of the Ardennes Mountain region about 30 miles
(50km) north of Luxembourg City, the village of Clervaux is
overlooked by a 15th-century castle, a Romanesque church with twin
spires, and a large Benedictine monastery. The castle houses three
small museums, including one that features a collection of World
War II memorabilia from the Battle of the Bulge that was fought in
the region. Another room is dedicated to the Luxembourg Holocaust
victims, its walls lined with mementoes of Luxembourgers who died
in concentration camps. Behind the castle a road leads uphill to
the monastery, where the monks sometimes hold Gregorian chant
concerts. The town itself has numerous appealing restaurants and
cafes.
Website: www.tourisme-clervaux.lu
