More info on Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg, on the border with France. It is the country's second city, after Luxembourg. The town is usually referred to just as Esch. Esch lies in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the town.
CEPS/INSTEAD
CEPS/INSTEAD is a very young and dynamic centre of research into populations, poverty and socio-economic politics. It is active in the domaine of research and research training in economic and social sciences. It is embedded in a family and cosy atmosphere, where all people know, help and rely upon each other.
Activities
Esch-sur-Alzette is home to the National Museum of the Resistance. Other tourist attractions include Lakelz miniature railway, the large park, and the Berwart Tower, built in 1621. There are two cinemas, called the 'Ariston' and the 'Kinosch'. There is also the Kulturfabrik, a cultural centre in a reconverted abattoir which hosts performances of various kinds. The city is the centre of the country's steel manufacture.
Transport
G. D. of Luxembourg being such a small country, many European cities are within reasonable distance: Luxembourg, Nancy, Metz, Arlon, Brussels, Trier. The nearest trainstation is only one finger click away.
Neighbouring cities
Luxembourg city is known for its Palace, Cathedral, Towers, military barracks from the Vauban period and the colourful town quarter of Grund with its medieval houses lining the Alzette river. The Luxembourg City history and arts musea, the municipal theatres, and festivals are certainly worth a visit.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg is a parliamentary representative democracy with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by a Grand Duke. It is the world's only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy. The country has a highly developed economy, with the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita in the world. Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union, NATO, the United Nations, Benelux, and the Western European Union, reflecting the political consensus in favour of economic, political, and military integration. The city of Luxembourg, the capital and largest city, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the European Union.
Luxembourg lies on the cultural divide between Romance Europe and Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the distinct traditions. It is a trilingual country; French, German, and Luxembourgish are the official languages. Although a secular state, Luxembourg is predominantly Roman Catholic.
G.D. of Luxembourg has a large immigrant population and border workers, from various nationalities. Although, its (international) university student population is very limited, it won't be difficult to meet people from all over the world.
Luxembourg has a marine west coast climate, marked by high precipitation, particularly in late summer.
Usefull links
Luxembourg national tourist office