Fossieux is a small Moselle commune whose best-documented landmark is the church of Sainte-Marguerite. INSEE's 2023 reference population is 186 for the entire commune, with a density of 36.8 residents per square kilometre. The count is municipal in scope; it does not represent only the houses around the church. The Ministry of Culture's heritage record confirms that the church is protected in its entirety, giving a visitor a clear reason to pause in the village rather than treating it only as a point on a road map.
Sainte-Marguerite and its protected status
The Mérimée record identifies the church of Fossieux and gives the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries as its principal construction periods. It was classified as a historic monument by order of 31 August 1920, and the record also notes war damage. That official entry is more reliable than assigning a single construction date to a building formed and altered over time. The protection covers the church as a whole; the available record does not supply a detailed visitor interpretation or guarantee that the interior is open at any particular hour. Contact the commune or parish before planning an interior visit, and respect any service or conservation arrangements.
A short loop between villages
Moselle Tourisme lists a family-friendly educational walk linking Fossieux and Aulnois-sur-Seille. It is described as an easy loop of 2.6 kilometres with an estimated walking time of about one hour and thirty minutes, on cultural, historical and natural themes. This is a visitor route, not a claim that every segment is paved or suitable in all weather. Check the current route sheet, waymarking, access and local notices before setting out, and allow more time if stopping to read interpretation points.
Work and practical information
INSEE counted eight economically active, non-agricultural market-producing units in 2023. Five were in construction, with one each in manufacturing or other industry, specialist and technical support, and other services. The table excludes agriculture, so it is not a complete description of rural activity. A separate territorial table records 20 jobs located in Fossieux and 66 households in 2023. The town hall is at 9 rue des Templiers; the government directory lists reception on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 14:00 to 19:00. Confirm those hours before travelling. Combining the church with the short loop gives a visit grounded in verified records, while leaving room for changing access conditions.
