BRIEY-HAUT

Originally, Briey-Haut is the oldest part of the town, built on the fortifications of a castle in the Middle Ages. This district notably houses the Saint-Gengoult church and the rue du Temple, leading to the town hall. Briey is also one of the towns containing the largest area of the Moyeuvre forest.

Rue du Temple. Its name evokes the arrival of the Templars in the 12th and 14th centuries. At n° 13, the house was home to Mademoiselle de Jessaincourt, heroine of a novel by the academician Louis Bertrand. Called "Ruelle de la Folie", this small street leads to the lake. In the past, it was a private garden with a magnificent shed.

The town hall. Built during the 17th century, the building was restored in 1785 and is built on the site of the former keep of the castle. Composed of two buildings, it houses the town's coat of arms on the façade.

Rue Joffre and its surroundings. The Belfry, which shelters the Honour, and the watchtower of the former convent, dating from the beginning of the 18th century, are well worth a visit. Also worth seeing is the house of Doctor Maillot, promoter of the use of quinine. Then, by taking this warhead vaulted corridor, you are in the heart of a public courtyard, where witnesses of the past stand. Namely, the remains of a neo-Gothic chapel and the "Galata", the nickname given to a former 14th century residence.

The terraced gardens. Demolished in 1660, the town's fortifications, built around the castle, gave way to terraces transformed into ornamental gardens in the 19th century. Proud of this heritage, the town has restored them to make it a beautiful and pleasant place to stroll around. A very bucolic way to travel through history.