Troisfontaines (German Dreibrunnen) is a French commune located in the department of Moselle.
Inhabited in prehistoric times and the Gallo-Roman period.
A glassworks of 1699 was the origin of the town.
Village completely destroyed during the Thirty Years' War.
An important new glassworks founded in 1707.
The church dates only from the early 20th century. Previously, Troisfontaines along with Hartzviller were part of the parish of Biberkirch where the church stood.
1999, Troisfontaines is hit by a storm. It destroyed a large part of the forests, especially the on the edge of Vallérysthal.
2007, 80% of Troisfontaines is covered by DTT.
The village has three fountains as its name implies: a monument is dedicated on the site of the Hoffe (founded in 2005-2006).
SCHOTT VTF glassworks;
distillerie-du-castor;
glaziery;
crystal maker;
distillery;
many shops;
bank
business complex (nursery, medical offices, post office, ATM, daycare center);
another multiservice projected for 2008: hairstylist, Esthetics, bakery, tea room ...;
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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
Church of Saint-Nicolas de Biberkirch 1719 and 1836: altars and organ
Neo-Gothic church of Troisfontaines 1914.
Chapel of St. Augustine of Vallerysthal.
Recreation area at the Vallérysthal pond: fishing, bowling, barbecue, picnic area, promenade);
bike path approx. 12 km connecting to Troisfontaines à Sarrebourg;
STRV, Trial Club Valley of the Bievre, a round of the World Championship trials is held in Troisfontaines.
Perhaps the Pope St Leo IX, who was born near Troisfontaines. He gave his name to the parish church.
Isabelle KRUMAKER elected Miss Lorraine 1972 and Miss France 1973
