The "Reichsabtei" (The Empire's Abbey) St. Maximin in Trier, Germany is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. The area headquarters of the Benedictine monks were located in Trier, but one of the branches was in Longuich. Originally, it was an "upper estate" which administered the "lower estates" of Kenn, Issel, Riol, and the "Fährturm" (Merchant Tower) in Schweich. The current farm complex was built in 1714, after the renovation and addition of the previous building. The "Stair Tower" in the east wing is from the 16th century. The arch over the gate was built from "late gothic parting stone" and ornamented with the crest of the abbot Nicetius André from the year 1714. In the year 1808, Napoleon Bonarparte secularized the church estate and sold it to the public. The estate was transformed to single agricultural farm tracks. Today, it is still home for many families involved in agriculture. Visit the village Longuich and see for yourself.

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