Clervaux, Luxembourg

The town of Clervaux, Luxembourg
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Clervaux is a small town and commune in the northernmost part of Luxembourg. It is located on a loop of the River Clerve which passes through the Germano-Luxembourg Nature Reserve.

Clervaux covers 25.49 sq km (9.8 sq mi) and has a population of around 2,000 people (2011 estimate). The town is in the forest Ardennes Mountains with an elevation ranging from 322 m (1,056 ft) to 521 m (1,709 ft).

Church of Saints Cosma and Damian, Clervaux, Luxembourg
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The main landmark of Clervaux is the whitewashed Clervaux Castle, built during medieval times and have been renovated and modified over the centuries. It contains permanent collections namely The Family of Man, Musée de la Maquette and Musée de la Guerre.

In addition to the town of Clervaux itself, other towns in the Clervaux commune include Eselborn, Reuler and Weicherdange.

Clervaux Castle, Luxembourg
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Visiting Clervaux, Luxembourg

You can reach Clervaux by road. The E421 expressway would be the main road to take.

Sights & Attractions in Clervaux, Luxembourg

Abbaye Bénédictine de St-Maurice et de St-Maur
An abbey on a hill just outside Clervaux town.
Musée de la Guerre
Museum focusing on the Battle of the Bulge, a major German offensive towards the end of World War II in the Ardennes Mountains region
Musée de la Maquette
Museum within Clervaux Castle that exhibits models of 22 major castles in Luxembourg.
The Family of Man
Photograph collection curated by Edward Steichen on permanent display in Clervaux Castle.

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