Smallest Cities in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Grand Est

1 Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson 5,014

2 La Bresse 5,096

3 Ars-sur-Moselle 5,116

4 Reichstett 5,135

5 Pont-Sainte-Marie 5,161

6 Munster 5,162

7 Laneuveville-devant-Nancy 5,168

8 Benfeld 5,199

9 Briey 5,200

10 Sainte-Menehould 5,237

11 Ligny-en-Barrois 5,247

12 Saint-Mihiel 5,325

13 Pompey 5,341

14 Horbourg-Wihr 5,358

15 Bar-sur-Aube 5,387

16 Fismes 5,395

17 Nilvange 5,430

18 Reichshoffen 5,539

19 Faulquemont 5,553

20 Altkirch 5,564

21 Mundolsheim 5,572

22 Seichamps 5,588

23 Bitche 5,668

24 Marange-Silvange 5,708

25 Vittel 5,728

26 Sausheim 5,744

27 Sézanne 5,748

28 Vendenheim 5,757

29 Mondelange 5,761

30 La Wantzenau 5,765

31 Longuyon 5,773

32 Brunstatt 5,816

33 Mourmelon-le-Grand 5,829

34 Saint-Memmie 5,833

35 Wasselonne 5,844

36 Audun-le-Tiche 5,935

37 Bétheny 6,002

38 Nogent-sur-Seine 6,071

39 Lutterbach 6,180

40 Rambervillers 6,182

41 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 6,189

42 Eckbolsheim 6,253

43 Heillecourt 6,327

44 Mutzig 6,329

45 Barr 6,343

46 Souffelweyersheim 6,344

47 Huningue 6,375

48 Algrange 6,375

49 Raon-l'Étape 6,420

50 Cormontreuil 6,479

51 Liverdun 6,500

52 Saint-Julien-les-Villas 6,542

53 Terville 6,667

54 Nouzonville 6,817

55 Hettange-Grande 6,922

56 Ensisheim 6,940

57 Champigneulles 6,947

58 Soultz-Haut-Rhin 6,963

59 Neuves-Maisons 6,971

60 Homécourt 6,971

61 Petite-Rosselle 6,973

62 Ludres 6,974

63 Mirecourt 6,998

64 Jœuf 7,064

65 Farébersviller 7,068

66 Frouard 7,119

67 Commercy 7,138

68 Uckange 7,385

69 Guénange 7,409

70 Geispolsheim 7,410

71 Givet 7,448

72 Saint-Nicolas-de-Port 7,653

73 Tomblaine 7,703

74 Wintzenheim 7,845

75 Revin 7,960

76 Thaon-les-Vosges 8,009

77 Neufchâteau 8,047

78 Essey-lès-Nancy 8,090

79 Malzéville 8,095

80 Talange 8,175

81 Pfastatt 8,354

82 Thann 8,429

83 Rethel 8,505

84 Mont-Saint-Martin 8,509

85 Golbey 8,623

86 Langres 8,638

87 Jarny 8,704

88 Wissembourg 8,800

89 Hagondange 9,039

90 Moyeuvre-Grande 9,099

91 Maxéville 9,226

92 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe 9,256

93 Remiremont 9,339

94 Brumath 9,459

95 Erstein 9,647

96 Hombourg-Haut 9,702

97 Villerupt 9,763

98 Maizières-lès-Metz 9,845

99 Molsheim 9,953

100 Gérardmer 10,084

The smallest cities in Grand Est (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson has a population of just 5,014. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,014 residents, Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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