Skip to content

travel tales

tales of travelling around the world

  • US
    • USA Rail Pass
  • Europe
  • Africa
    • South Africa
  • Trains
    • USA Rail Pass
  • City
  • Asia
    • China
    • India
  • Australia

Tag: saarlouis

Flood defence

The term flood defence evokes the idea of a defence against floods these days. When Vauban designed the fortress town … More

flood defence, Germany, Saarland, saarlouis, travel, Vauban

Modern church behind an old facade

When passing St Ludwig and St Peter and St Paul’s church on the Grosser Markt in Saarlouis, the only thing … More

church, Germany, modern church, Saarland, saarlouis, travel

Louis XIV’s Fortress

The Franco-Dutch War (1672 – 1678) included many more parties than just the French, led by Louis XIV and the … More

Germany, Lorraine, Lothringen, LouisXIV, Saarland, saarlouis, travel, Vauban

Follow Us

  • X
  • Tumblr
  • Facebook

Website Powered by WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • travel tales
    • Join 520 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • travel tales
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar