In the heart of the Saulnois region, Vic-sur-Seille was once a flourishing town, thanks to its salt and vineyards. The richness of its history is such that it deserves to be recounted over the centuries. As early as the 10th century, the bishops of Metz took up residence here. In the 12th century, the northern part of the village was fortified for the first time. By the 13th century, Vic-sur-Seille had become a stronghold, with its watchtower and massive urban enclosure (some 2,000 meters long). Not to mention the presence of a castle, rebuilt by a certain Conrad, chancellor to Emperor Frederick II, as a replacement for earlier fortifications.On March 14, 1593, the painter Georges de La Tour was born in Vic, a famous Lorraine artist now known the world over. Later, in the 18th century, the town experienced an unprecedented artistic and cultural heyday. The Thirty Years' War, having caused much damage and destruction, gave way to a major urban renewal. Many civil and religious buildings were erected during this period (Carmelite monastery, Dominican convent, etc.). The same was true for the development of the main squares at the heart of the city. Today, this glorious past has left us a legacy of beautiful, picturesque buildings and the homes of notables, to be discovered along the charming streets and alleyways. As for the neighboring towns (Moyenvic, Marsal and Haraucourt), while they may have known their hour of glory thanks to the salt springs, they still have many vestiges to see and revisit...

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