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Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departments of the former administrative Alsace region, the other being the Bas-Rhin (Lower Rhine). Especially after the 1871 cession of the southern territory known since 1922 as Territoire de Belfort, although it is still rather densely populated compared to the rest of metropolitan France.
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Discover the charming villages, natural parks and historical attractions of Haut-Rhin, a scenic department in the Grand-Est region of France.
Haut-Rhin is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It has three districts: Altkirch, Belfort and Colmar, with Colmar as is capital. [4] In 1800, with the creation of the arrondissements in France, the three districts were changed into five arrondissements: Colmar, Altkirch, Belfort, Delémont ...
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View More. Located to the south of the Alsace wine region of France, Haut-Rhin is a picturesque place with medieval villages and beautiful vineyards. The ‘’Haut’’ in its name means ‘’Upper’’, which perfectly explains its hilly location. Traditionally, Haut-Rhin wine region is home to the best wines in the province and proudly ...
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