Art and culture are an integral part of life in the region. In neighbouring Saarbrücken, the Saarland Museum with its Old Collection and Modern Gallery features important works from the early Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Ceramics Museum in Mettlach has a number of extraordinary exhibits covering the over 250-year history of the porcelain manufacturer Villeroy & Boch. Saarland Museum in Saarbrücken
The Old Collection in the Saarland Museum boasts around 450 works of art from south-west Germany, Alsace and Lorraine, dating from the early Middle Ages to 1900. The Modern Gallery features a collection of important 20th century art with a special emphasis on German and French impressionist painting. Works by painters of the Bridge movement and the Blue Rider school, such as the "The Little Blue Horse" by Franz Marc are among the collection's highlights. The museum also houses works by leading artists of the German informalist school.Ceramics Museum in Mettlach
With its fascinating collection consisting of pieces from the baroque period through to the present day, the Ceramics Museum in nearby Mettlach documents Villeroy & Boch's distinguished history, which stretches back more than 250 years. The museum is housed in the baroque building of the Old Abbey. Specially lit display cases help turn a visit to this museum into an extraordinary experience.