Luxeuil-les-Bains facts for kids
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 Luxeuil-les-Bains
Location in France
Luxeuil-les-Bains
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Haute-Saône | |
| Arrondissement | Lure | |
| Canton | Luxeuil-les-Bains | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Luxeuil | |
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21.81 km2 (8.42 sq mi) | |
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6,659 | |
| • Density | 305.32/km2 (790.77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
70311 /70300
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| Elevation | 260–395 m (853–1,296 ft) (avg. 294 m or 965 ft) |
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Luxeuil-les-Bains is a town in eastern France. It is located in the Haute-Saône department, which is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. This town is known for its history and its natural hot springs.
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History of Luxeuil-les-Bains
Ancient Times
Long ago, Luxeuil-les-Bains was a Roman town called Luxovium. It had many beautiful buildings. Sadly, in 451 AD, invaders called the Huns destroyed much of it.
The Famous Abbey
In 590 AD, a holy man named St Columban started a monastery here. This Abbey of Luxeuil became very famous. It was one of the most important places in the region of Franche-Comté.
Times of Trouble
Over the centuries, the town and monastery faced many attacks. In the 8th century, the Saracens destroyed it. Later, in the 9th century, the Normans, Magyars, and Muslims also attacked and robbed the town. These attacks show that no place in Europe was truly safe during those times.
Abbey's Influence and End
During the Middle Ages, the abbey's schools were well-known. The abbots, who were leaders of the monastery, had a lot of power. However, their power was later reduced by Emperor Charles V. Finally, the abbey was closed down during the French Revolution.
Population
Luxeuil-les-Bains is home to about 6,659 people, based on numbers from 2021. The number of people living in the town has changed over the years. For example, in 1975, there were over 10,000 residents.
Town Twinning
Luxeuil-les-Bains has special friendships with other towns around the world. This is called town twinning. It is twinned with:
- Wallingford in England
- Bad Wurzach in Germany
Notable People
- Allann Petitjean, a well-known footballer, is from Luxeuil-les-Bains.
See also
In Spanish: Luxeuil-les-Bains para niños
