Mersch, Stäereplaz

Since 1995, the Maison Servais, birthplace of the politician Emmanuel Servais, houses the Luxembourgish Literature Archive (CNL). The CNL conserves, documents and researches Luxembourgish literature. It also organises readings, discussions, conferences, guided tours and exhibitions and has an academic library as well as an extensive archive where over 450 archival collections are being preserved. Two studio apartments are available to writers, researchers and lecturers.

In the heart of Mersch, Mersch Castle rises as an impressive witness to centuries of history. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when a fortified stronghold was built around the keep that still stands today. Over time, the site was expanded, destroyed, and rebuilt several times before being transformed at the end of the 16th century by Paul von der Fels into an elegant Renaissance castle. To this day, the castle’s striking silhouette shapes the historic townscape of Mersch. Behind its walls lie the stories of noble families, political upheavals, and architectural developments that have shaped this place over the centuries. The harmonious blend of medieval structures and refined Renaissance elements gives the castle its truly distinctive character. Today, the castle serves as the seat of the municipal administration while remaining an important cultural landmark that uniquely connects past and present. For this reason it is not accessible to the public.