Mettlach (; Moselle Franconian: Mettlich) is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany, situated on the river Saar, approximately northwest of Merzig, and south of Trier. The headquarters of Villeroy & Boch are in Mettlach. Also, the Mettlach tiles are named after the municipality.
Municipalities
The population of the present city, including all outlying districts (as of 31 December 2015):
Sights
- Castle Montclair within the Saarschleife
- Castle Saareck
- Castle Ziegelberg
- Chapel of St. Joseph
- Cloef-Atrium (conference and visitor center) in Orscholz
- Cultural-historical exhibition in the adventure center of Villeroy & Boch
- Old abbey
- Old tower
- Parish Church of St. Gangolf
- Parish Church of St. Hubertus, with Gothic Revival organ
- Parish Church of St. Lutwinus, with alabaster choir star unique in Germany
- Saarschleife at the Cloef
- Stoneware museum
Gallery
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