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3 days ago · Alsace (/ æ l ˈ s æ s /, [5] US also / æ l ˈ s eɪ s, ˈ æ l s æ s /; [6] [7] French: ⓘ; Low Alemannic German/Alsatian: Elsàss; German: Elsass (German spelling before 1996: Elsaß) ⓘ; Latin: Alsatia) is a cultural region and a territorial collectivity in eastern France, on the west bank of the upper Rhine next to Germany and ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Alsace-Lorraine, area comprising the present French départements of Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, and Moselle. Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to the 5,067 square miles (13,123 square km) of territory that was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German War.
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21 hours ago · Here’s my selection of the 10 most stunning spots in Alsace that capture the region’s unique charm and beauty (with photos taken during my trips to Alsace). 1. Strasbourg - La Petite France. Strasbourg's Petite France is a living postcard, with timber-framed houses lining the tranquil canals.
Sep 12, 2024 · Here are the top 5 towns you must visit in Alsace. Riquewihr – A fairy-tale village with medieval charm. Colmar – The crown jewel of Alsace with picturesque canals. Eguisheim – A storybook town with a unique circular layout. Obernai – Renaissance architecture and Alsace wine.
www.mappingeurope.com · france · alsace-map-guideAlsace Region Map and Travel Guide - Mapping Europe
Sep 7, 2024 · Map of the historic region of Alsace in France, with information on cities, towns, attractions, transportation and Alsacian wine.
Sep 11, 2024 · Colmar is a picture-perfect town located in the Alsace region of France. This small town, with its colorful, half-timbered houses, overflowing flower pots, and bustling street cafes, looks like it has been plucked right out of a fairy tale.
1 day ago · Strasbourg (UK: / ˈstræzbɜːrɡ /, [5] US: / ˈstrɑːsbʊərɡ, ˈstrɑːz -, - bɜːrɡ /; [6] French: [stʁasbuʁ] ⓘ; German: Straßburg [ˈʃtʁaːsbʊʁk] ⓘ; [7][8]) is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France, at the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace.
