Saarburg and Sarrbourg: Active for a strong partnership together!

Saarburg and Sarrbourg: Active for a strong partnership together!

The city partnership between Saarburg in Germany and Sarrbourg in France is an impressive example of European understanding and cooperation, which has been in existence for over 73 years. This partnership, which was launched in 1952 during the Cold War, has continuously developed over the years. A wide -ranging program is designed in close cooperation with local clubs and schools to strengthen the sense of community and to promote intercultural exchange.

The important events that keep the coexistence of the two cities alive are the annual Senior Council and the Day of the Children's Council in Saarburg. Art and photo exhibitions are also an integral part of the program, such as the photo exhibition "Regards Croisés", which will take place in Saarburg in autumn.

sporting and cultural encounters

There is also no shortage of sporting activities: a sports festival that is held for the first time in Sarbourg will bring athletes from both cities. There are fights in various disciplines such as fencing, judo and athletics. Demonstrations and hands -on activities are also part of this event, which is supposed to promote the sporting talents on site.

The children's council of Saarburg also plans a trip together with their French partners. There are also opportunities for the senior citizens to exchange ideas, as they regularly spend days together in Saarburg. Mayor Andreas Reymann emphasizes how important the maintenance and further development of this partnership is, because it not only creates encounters, but also a feeling of connection across national borders.

event overview 2025

A outlook on the planned events in 2025 shows the lively connection between Saarburg and Sarrbourg:

• 1. March: Exhibition by Günter Schuster in Sarrbourg, opening at 3 p.m.
• 11. March: Meeting of the primary schools in Saarburg (St. Marien and Ecole des Vosges).
• 3.-4. April: Vocational school meeting in Saarburg to plan a beautiful project.
• 29. March: City Council meeting in Saarburg.
• 24. June: Visiting the Children's Council in Saarburg.
• 23. August: Sports encounter in Sarrbourg with competitions and promotions.
• 7. September and December 7th: Participation of harmony and fanfare at the Saarweinfest and the Christmas parade in Sarrbourg.
• 9. October: Senior meeting in Saarburg with 120 participants.
• From autumn: Photo exhibition “Regards Croisés” in Saarburg.
• October: Franco-German church concert in the church of St. Laurentius.

The regular meetings of various clubs, including music clubs, fire brigades, sports clubs, hiking clubs, schools and seniors, show that the city twinning is lived in a variety of ways. Politicians and employees of both administrations are constantly in contact and continue to organize numerous joint events in the future.

The support of these activities is also carried out by various funding. The financing of municipal partnerships is a voluntary self -management task of the municipalities in Germany, and many cities are striving to acquire funding for projects and exchange measures. The European Union and the BUND also promote innovation projects that support the exchange between German and French municipalities, which benefits the city twinning of Saarburg and Sarrbourg.

Apart from the rare communication between the city councils, the Franco-German voluntary service is promoted by the municipalities and the Franco-German Youth Work, which gives young people the opportunity to spend a year in the partner municipality. Additional offers will be supplemented by school exchanges and art exhibitions in the coming years.

Overall, the city partnership between Saarburg and Sarrbourg shows how important it is to build bridges between different cultures and create a common European home. This living partnership will continue to exist for a long time through numerous events, activities and the structure of interpersonal relationships.