Espace muséologique Lasauvage
Local-history museum of Minett Park in the village of Lasauvage, on village history and on young Luxembourgers who hid in a mine tunnel during the Second World War.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Espace muséologique is a small museum in the village of Lasauvage and belongs to Minett Park Fond-de-Gras. It is housed in a former priory that belonged to the counts of Saintignon; the count was a master blacksmith in Lasauvage and a significant industrialist in Longwy.
The museum is devoted to the history of the village. Lasauvage had one of Luxembourg’s oldest ironworks: a forge was set up there around 1625, because iron ore, timber from the surrounding forests and the water of the Crosnière were available. Iron-ore mining lasted from the end of the 19th century until 1978.
Another focus is the Second World War: a life-size reconstruction tells the story of young Luxembourgers who hid in a tunnel near Niederkorn, the Honsbësch (Hondsbësch) gallery, so as not to have to wear the Wehrmacht uniform. The building opens on Minett Park operating days, with free admission.
Highlights
- Life-size reconstruction of the Second World War with the hiding place in the Hondsbësch tunnel
- History of the village of Lasauvage and its ironworks
- Free admission
- Part of Minett Park, near the Musée Eugène-Pesch
Permanent exhibition
- Dorfgeschichte Lasauvage und Versteck im Hondsbësch-Stollen – History of the village and its ironworks, plus a life-size reconstruction about young Luxembourgers who hid in a tunnel during the Second World War.
- Operated by
- Minett Park
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
For the Minett Park site, the operator notes that access for people with limited mobility is difficult because of the valley location, cobblestones and rail crossings. Information on the museum itself is missing.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
On Sundays bus 6 runs between Differdange, Niederkorn, Fond-de-Gras and Lasauvage; according to Minett Park, Lasauvage has daily bus service with three stops. Timetable information at mobiliteit.lu.
The museum is on Place de Saintignon in Lasauvage, about 300 metres from the Musée Eugène-Pesch. The Minièresbunn mine railway connects Fond-de-Gras and Lasauvage.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Several Minett Park restaurants are located in Lasauvage and in Fond-de-Gras.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Individual visitors may take photographs in Minett Park; professional photo shoots require a separate form. |
| Good to know | Guided tours are available by advance booking through Minett Park. Dogs are welcome in Minett Park on a leash. |
