Bech-Kleinmacher () is a small village in the
commune
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of
Schengen
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, in south-eastern
Luxembourg
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. , the village has a population of 536.
The village lies along the
Moselle River
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, which forms the border with
Germany
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. The area has been settled at least since Roman times as evidenced by the reconstructed funeral chamber that sits on a hilltop overlooking the river. Wine production is a major industry in Bech-Kleinmacher and the village is surrounded by vineyards.
The village is also home to ''Musée "A Possen"'' a folklore museum located in a 17th-century house that explores pre-industrial life, wine making, barrel making and toys.
The celebrated Luxembourg artist
Nico Klopp was born in Bech-Kleinmacher on 18 September 1894.
["Klopp, Nico", ''Luxemburger Lexikon'', Editions Guy Binsfeld, Luxembourg, 2006. ] Olympian
Marcel Chennaux was born here.
References
Remich (canton)
Towns in Luxembourg
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