What if Asterix was the first of the Europeans?
Presenting for the first time an exhibition where we look at the adventures of Asterix through the prism of European construction was a daring gamble.
The Department of Moselle took up the challenge without batting an eyelid, with the enlightened support of Éditions Albert René.
The resulting “Asterix the European” event is a feat in more than one way. The managing director of Éditions Albert René, Céleste Surugue, says nothing else.
"For four years, we have observed that the links forged between the ninth art and the Department of Moselle at the Château de Malbrouck were absolutely relevant,
explains the one who accompanies the fate of the irreducible Gauls created by Albert Uderzo (1927-2020) and René Goscinny (1926-1977).
As our mission is to highlight the heritage of this unique work, when the Department came to offer us an exhibition on Asterix centered on the European theme, I told myself that this was a completely new idea. exciting. ”
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What is more, the Château de Malbrouck, located in the heart of what is called the Pays des Trois Frontières, at the confluence of Luxembourg, France and Germany, has, by virtue of its geographical position, a totally legitimate ideal place.
It must be said that between the construction of the European idea and this comic strip phenomenon, there are many parallels.
“The two are born almost at the same time,”
notes Céleste Surugue.
Robert Schuman, Founding Father of Europe, and Mosellan at heart, delivered the Clock's speech in 1950. The Treaty of Rome intervened in 1957… And the brilliant Uderzo-Goscinny tandem created Asterix in October 1959 in the magazine
Pilote
.
Throughout the albums, our two irreducible Gauls will travel to Europe, from Germany to Italy, via England, Switzerland, Greece or Spain.
They will be great ambassadors, benevolent and curious about the people they discover.
It was therefore quite logical that we finally devote an exhibition to explore the links between Asterix and Europe. ”
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As we can see, Asterix and Obelix, “united in diversity” with their European neighbors, illustrate in comics, with great humor, this just European motto.
By Toutatis!
Follow the guide…
"Asterix the European"
Until November 28 at Château de Malbrouck, 57480 Manderen-Ritzing.
Hours
July-August: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
September to November: Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission
Reservations required on our reservation site available 24 hours a day (maximum 5 tickets per reservation):
https://chateaudemalbrouck.resa.moselle.fr/
Phone: 03 87 35 03 87
How to get there
" By car
From
France
, A31 motorway (Nancy / Metz / Thionville), exit 37.2 Yutz-Trèves.
From
Germany
, A8 motorway (Saarbrücken / Luxembourg-Ville), exit 13 Schengen or exit 2 Perl, direction Apach.
From
Luxembourg
, A13 motorway (Luxembourg-City / Schengen), exit 13 Schengen.
" By train
Metz-Ville station or Luxembourg-Ville station.
Or sleep
The irreducible Château de Malbrouck is well surrounded.
To make your visit easier, here is a selection of places to sleep, eat, or take a gourmet break.
»The Domaine de la Klauss
Erected in the middle of the seven hills of Montenach, in the heart of the country of the Three Borders, this establishment and its gourmet restaurant transport you to a timeless universe.
5 star spa.
2, impasse du Klaussberg, 57480 Montenach.
Phone: 03 82 83 19 75, www.domainedelaklauss.com
" The Citadel
Opened in 2005, the hotel La Citadelle, located near the historical and cultural heart of Metz, is worthy of the finest jewels of the upscale hotel industry.
5, avenue Ney, 57000 Metz.
Tel: 03 87 17 17 17, lacitadelle @ groupe lacitadelle.com
»The Domaine de Volkrange
5 km from Thionville, the Domaine de Volkrange is set in a 28 hectare wooded park with a botanical path and a 13th century castle.
Phone: 03 82 59 38 00.
Where to eat
»Auberge de la Klauss
Established since 1869 on the side of the Klaussberg, in Montenach, the Auberge de la Klauss has built its reputation on traditional know-how.
For many years, it has attracted an international clientele.
1, route de Kirschnaumen, 57480 Montenach.
Phone: 03 82 83 72 38.
»Auberge Saint Vincent
Located a stone's throw from the castle of the Dukes of Lorraine, it offers solid regional cuisine.
A very large choice for all budgets and a real popular success.
8, quai des Ducs-de-Lorraine, 57480 Sierck-les-Bains.
Tel: 03 82 83 71 06 - 06 04 43 40 49. www.aubergesaintvincent sierck.com/
More informations
www.chateau-malbrouck.com
www.mosellepassion.fr
www.mosl-tourisme.fr
