Troisfontaines (; ; ) is a commune located in the department of Moselle, France.
Geography The commune is composed of three villages: Troisfontaines, Biberkirch and Vallérysthal.
The municipality is located in the Rhine watershed within the Rhine-Meuse basin. It is drained by the Bièvre, the Krappenthal stream and the Schindelthal stream.
The old railroad line of the municipality has been converted into a bicycle path.
History The territory of the commune was inhabited in prehistoric times and in Gallo-Roman times.
A glass factory, founded in 1699, was the origin of the creation of Troisfontaines.
The village was completely destroyed during the Thirty Years War and then repopulated in the 17th and 18th centuries by financial incentive (tax exemption for those who rebuilt a ruined house). Troisfontaines being at that time German-speaking, the efforts of repopulation focused on attracting German-speaking populations, such as Swiss, Bavarians, and Tyroleans.
A new, larger glass factory was established in 1707. In 1892, the community was connected to the railroad network.
The church only dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Previously Troisfontaines, as well as Hartzviller, were part of the parish of Biberkirch where the church was located.
On 30 December 1967 the commune of Troisfontaines merged with that of Biberkirch.
On 26 December 1999 Troisfontaines was hit by a storm that ravaged a large part of the forests, especially the one near Vallérysthal.
The village The village has three fountains as its name implies: a monument is dedicated on the site of the Hoffe (founded in 2005-2006).
Economics
SCHOTT VTF glassworks distillerie-du-castor glaziery Vallérysthal crystal maker distillery many shops bank business complex (nursery, medical offices, post office, ATM, daycare center)
Administration + List of mayors Start Finish Name1850 1855 Laurent Gérard1855 1860 Eugène Chrétien1860 1865 Joseph Diedat1865 1871 Adrien Thouvenin1871 1872 Guillaume Aril1872 1873 Jacques Baumgarten1873 Jean-Baptiste Feltz 1884 Baltasard Marbre1884 1891 Auguste Stengel1891 1896 Paul Warsow1896 1905 Joseph Kuchly1905 1914 Dominique Helwig1914 1918 Jules Alt1918 1927 Edouard Bolle1927 1929 Edmond Hanus1929 1938 Pierre Stenger1938 1945 Jean-Baptiste Litscher1945 1965 Charles Meyer1965 1983 Maurice Jarrige1983 1989 Jean Kieffer1989 2008 Jean Litscher2008 2014 Michel Kuchly2014 2026 Sébastien Hornsperger
Places and monuments
Prehistoric stone tombs Gallo-Roman remains: fragments of stelae, bas-relief of Mercury, statue of an equestrian god Old mill of the Cross Vallérysthal crystal maker
Religious buildings The church of Saint-Nicolas de Biberkirch was built in 1719 and renovated in 1836. It houses altars and an organ.
The Neo-Gothic church of Troisfontaines was built in 1914.
The municipality also houses the chapel of St. Augustine of Vallerysthal.
Leisure areas A recreation area is located around the Vallérysthal's pond. It offers fishing and bowling, and includes a barbecue and picnic area.
A bike path of approximately connects Troisfontaines to Sarrebourg.
STRV, Trial Club Valley of the Bievre, a round of the World Championship trials is held in Troisfontaines.
References
External links
Website of the Commune of Troisfontaines