Eric Thill, Luxembourg's Minister for Culture, at the presentation of the redeveloped Fond-de-Gras heritage site;
Credit: MCULT
On Friday 4 July 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister for Culture, Eric Thill, presented the recent redevelopment work carried out by the National Institute for Architectural Heritage (INPA) at Luxembourg's industrial heritage site Fond-de-Gras near Niederkorn.
The Ministry for Culture reported that to support this development, the INPA had undertaken a major redevelopment project for the site, with a focus on safety, accessibility and heritage enhancement.
In the presence of representatives of the municipalities, partner associations and institutions, as well as site volunteers, Minister Thill praised the quality of the work undertaken and the commitment of all the stakeholders involved and expressed his thanks to the volunteers, railway associations, the municipalities of Pétange and Differdange, the INPA, as well as the companies and design firms involved.
During his speech, the Minister said: "This site is a Luxembourg success story. Thanks to the commitment of volunteers, municipalities and our institutions, Fond-de-Gras has become an emblematic place, combining industrial heritage, sustainable tourism and the transmission of history. These investments demonstrate our commitment to preserving and promoting this heritage."
He also noted that this project demonstrated the government's commitment to preserving and promoting the country's cultural heritage, while making it accessible to all.
According to the ministry, the work undertaken as part of the project included the creation of a new reception area, a themed children's play area, offices for the Minett Park teams and the installation of accessible public restrooms. The Minièresbunn quay has also been adapted, while vehicle traffic has been restricted to improve the quality of visits to the site.
The redevelopment is part of a broader initiative led by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Culture, with other projects already underway or in preparation, including a new depot for the Minièresbunn at the TR'AX site in Rodange, the ongoing modernisation of the rail network and a new educational concept aimed at making the site's history more accessible – including the Titelberg archaeological site.
Moreover, the ministry stated that all of the work presented represented an investment of over €850,000 by the INPA. In addition, €2 million had been invested over two years for the safety and maintenance of the railway lines.
