Milbech

Milbech or Millbech (French: Muhlbach) is a village in the commune of Contern, in southern Luxembourg. As of 2005^[update], the village has a population of 100. It is located directly adjacent to Moutfort, separated by a railway with the only links being a road bridge and a pedestrian foot-tunnel.^[1][2] Milbech is located 264.4 metres above sea level.^[3]

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Village
Muhlbach
Milbech
Coordinates: 49°35′16″N 6°14′46″E
Country	Luxembourg
Canton	Luxembourg District
Commune	Contern
Locality	Moutfort
Elevation	264.3 m (867 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2
LAU 2	LU0000302

History

The oldest mention of Milbech is on a map dating back to 1717 where it was written as Milbich, by 1778, the area now known as Milbech was made up of 2 settlements, Nehmuhl and Millbachen Millen, the latter of which is still regarded at the Moulin de Milbech.^[4][5][6] Milbech was first officially listed by its french name in 1905.^[7][8]

Transport

Milbech is situated atop the CR234 main road which provides road access to the rest of Luxembourg. Milbech has a bus stop, named Milbech which is served by routine bus routes.^[9] Milbech is also not far from Oetrange railway station.