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Commune in Remich, Luxembourg
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Schengen is a village of 4,800 people (2018) in far south-eastern Luxembourg near the tripoint where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet. Schengen is known because the Schengen Agreement, which abolished passport controls between most EU members, was signed here in 1985.
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This museum was opened in 2010, 25 years after the signing of the Schengen Treaty, in the "Centre Européen" building.
Dating from 1390 but almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century, it is now a hotel and conference centre.
It was put up to honour the "borderless" Europe that originated here.
All 6 single and 19 double rooms have a TV and internet access. Smoking is prohibited.
By public transit
From the City of Luxembourg, it's possible to reach Schengen by public transport in just under an hour. Catch Bus 175 towards Remich and disembark at "Mondorf - Christophorus".
By boat
Schengen shares a harbour with Remich, Port de Schwebsange, which is in between the towns, near Schwebsange.50 for 8-10 m, €16 for 10-12 m, after which every additional meter is €2 more expensive.
By plane
The nearest airport is the Luxembourg airport (LUX), 31 km by road. Other possible airports to use include Hahn airport (120 km) and Frankfurt airport (220 km).
The town of Schengen can easily be travelled on foot. Along the Rue Robert Goebbels you will find a small structure in the Moselle, which services as a bike rental point,
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