Gomelange

Gomelange is a commune with 547 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Moselle in the Lorraine region.

Geography

The municipality is situated on the Gomelange Nied, about eight kilometers southwest of Bouzonville, near the border with the Saarland. To Gomelange include the districts Guirlange and Colming.

History

The place was first mentioned in 1184 as Gelmelingen, then Gaimelanges ( 1276), and Gomelingen (16th cent.).

Demographics

Attractions

  • Ecomusée ( Eco-Museum ) " Vieille Maison de Gomelange 1710 ", renovated and made-up as a museum house of Lorraine from 1710
  • Recently renovated organ in the church of St. Martin ( classified as a monument historique )
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