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Bitche
View from the citadel
View from the citadel
Coat of arms of Bitche
Coat of arms
Bitche is located in France
Bitche
Bitche
Location in France
Bitche is located in Grand Est
Bitche
Bitche
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Moselle
Area
1
 41.13 km2 (15.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 5,267
 • Density 128.057/km2 (331.67/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
57230 /57089
Elevation 249–432 m (817–1,417 ft)
(avg. 290 m or 950 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bitche is a commune in the Lorraine region in northeastern France. About 5,000 people live there.

It is known for its large citadel. The surrounding area is known as le Pays de Bitche ("Land of Bitche") and Bitscherland in German.

Images for kids

  • Hôtel de Ville de Bitche-9659

    The city hall in Bitche

  • Looking down a street in Bitche France

    Looking down a street in Bitche

  • Bitche France from the Citadel

    Overlooking Bitche from the Citadel

  • Bitche Citadel Drawbridge

    Bitche Citadel Drawbridge

  • Bitche Citadel Chapel

    Garrison Chapel at the top of Bitche Citadel

See also

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