The “Mamer Schlass”, seat of the municipal administration

Since March 1, 2002, the offices of the Mamer municipal administration have been located in the fully restored premises of Mamer Castle, known as the “Mamer Schlass”.

A historical and cultural complex

The “Mamer Schlass” is a complex of four buildings surrounded by a charming park.
At the rear of the main building, asculpture pays tribute to two emblematic Mamersports figures: Nicolas Frantz, twice winner of the Tour de France, and Josy Barthel, Olympic champion in 1952 in Helsinki over the 1500-meter distance.

A renovated heritage

The origins of Mamer Schlass date back to 960, when Countess Liutgardis donated the hamlet of Mamer to the Abbey of St. Maximin in Trier. It is likely that a building already existed on the site at this time. In 1796, the French Republic declared all property belonging to religious communities to be state property, including the ruined Château de Mamer.

In 1798, the estate was put up for auction and divided into four lots, the château being acquired by Thierry de Bastogne. In 1830, Frédéric François, then district commissioner, rebuilt the château in its present form and enclosed the entire estate with a 2-meter wall. He also created a 25-acre pond at the “Brill”.

The château then passed to Georges Ulveling, member of parliament for the canton of Capellen in 1919, before being acquired in 1934 by Jacques Fischer and Julie Kremer for farming.

In 1995, the municipality of Mamer bought the castle and decided unanimously at its meeting on June 4, 1997 to restore the “Mamer Schlass”.

Restoration work began in September 1999 and was completed at the end of February 2002, restoring the château to its former splendor and transforming it into a modern administrative center.

We invite you to come and discover this emblematic site, a symbol of our town’s heritage and history.

Twinning with Dangé St. Romain Romain (F)

Since 1976, the commune of Dangé-St-Romain, in the Vienne region of France, has been twinned with the commune of Mamer. The twinning charter was signed in Mamer on May 23, 1976, and in Dangé-St-Romain on July 14, 1976.

Discovering Dangé-St-Romain

Dangé-St-Romain is a charming French village of 3,300 inhabitants, nestled on the borders of the Touraine and Poitou regions. Thanks to its geographical location, equidistant from Tours to the north and Poitiers to the south, it harmoniously links the Loire castles region, emblem of a prestigious historical past, and the Futuroscope, symbol of an avant-garde technological future.

The village stretches along the Vienne river and the Paris-Bordeaux axis, offering a host of amenities for a pleasant stay or just passing through. Dangé-St-Romain offers a shady two-star riverside campsite, ideal for fishing enthusiasts, a swimming pool, five tennis courts and hiking trails.

The village also has all the necessary shops and services, with a lively market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, as well as several restaurants to delight gourmets.

Saveurs et Accueil de Dangé-St-Romain

Regional specialties in Dangé-St-Romain include farci poitevin and broyé du Poitou, tasty dishes that pair perfectly with Haut-Poitou wines and locally produced goat’s or cow’s milk cheeses.

The people of Dangé-St-Romain, known as the Dangéens, are renowned for their affability and warm welcome. They will be delighted to welcome you and share with you the riches of their village and their region.

For further information:

Office de Tourisme
Place de la Promenade
F-86220 Dangé-Saint-Romain
Tel: 0033 49864057
or
Mairie de Dangé-Saint-Romain
Tel: 0033 498640 01

http://www.dangesaintromain.fr