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On Easter Monday, Luxembourg transforms into a lively hub of craftsmanship and festivity during the Éimaischen festival. The festival, deeply rooted in history, brings together artisans, music, and the famous Péckvillercher whistles. This year, the festival will take place on April 21,…
Founded in the 18th century, Villeroy & Boch’s Luxembourg presence played a central role in shaping European ceramic production. Founding of the Septfontaines ManufactoryIn 1766, Pierre-Joseph Boch, from the Boch family of ceramic manufacturers, expanded the family business by founding a factory…
Established in 1825, Brasserie Emile Mousel & Cie significantly influenced Luxembourg’s brewing industry. Its evolution reflects the nation’s rich beer culture and industrial progress. Founding and Early Development In 1825, Michel Mousel acquired a brewery in Clausen, Luxembourg, and modernized its equipment to…
Luxembourg was once a leading center for rose cultivation, earning international recognition for its exceptional varieties. The country’s rose industry flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before facing decline. Today, efforts continue to preserve its rich floral heritage. Luxembourg’s…
La Maison de Raville, located at 4 rue de la Reine, Luxembourg City, is a historic Renaissance mansion built in 1575. Originally a noble residence, it has housed influential figures and institutions over centuries. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the Institut…
Chuck Yeager, born on February 13, 1923 in Myra, West Virginia, was an American test pilot and Air Force officer who became the first person to break the sound barrier in level flight. Beginning as a fighter pilot in World War II,…
The Abbaye de Neimënster, nestled in Luxembourg City’s Grund district, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a 17th-century Benedictine monastery to a dynamic cultural hub, reflecting the nation’s rich history and dedication to the arts. Historical Evolution Over the centuries, the abbey…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecfc4Ev2p2A Discovering the capital, a hidden gem Germain Birgen, vice-president of the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, says the city is happy to attract discerning visitors rather than mass tourism, increasingly from far-off parts of the world, extols the fascination of the Grand-Ducal…
A water sports enthusiast, music lover, pianist and guitarist, Prince Guillaume has shown a passion for several activities while serving in his role as Hereditary Grand Duke. A marked interest in politics and economics. After obtaining his French Baccalaureat from the Beausoleil…
The Grand Duchess MARIA THERESA holding her son Prince GUILLAUME. Beside them is Grand Duke HENRI of Luxembourg in 1982. The Grand-Ducal couple Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa met at university in Switzerland, where they both studied Political…
