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Alsace–Lorraine ( German: Elsaß-Lothringen ), officially the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine ( German: Reichsland Elsaß-Lothringen ), was a former territory of the German Empire, located in modern day France. It was established in 1871 by the German Empire after it had occupied the region during the Franco-Prussian War.
Apr 3, 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. This territory was retroceded to France in 1919 after World War I, was ceded ...
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Alsace is one of the more fertile regions in central Europe. The hills are generally richly wooded, chiefly with fir, beech, and oak. Annual precipitation is relatively low, ranging from 20 to 28 inches (500 to 700 mm). France: wine regions. Major wine-producing regions of France.
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Alsace-Lorraine. Alsace-Lorraine, Area, eastern France. It is now usually considered to include the present-day French departments of Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, and Moselle. The area was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War. It was returned to France after World War I, occupied by the Germans in World War II, then again ...
From 1982 to 2016, Alsace was the smallest administrative région in metropolitan France, consisting of the Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin departments. Territorial reform passed by the French Parliament in 2014 resulted in the merger of the Alsace administrative region with Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine to form Grand Est.
- 8,280 km² (3,200 sq mi)
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Alsace & Lorraine. France, Europe. Alsace is a cultural one-off. With its Germanic dialect and French sense of fashion, love of foie gras and choucroute (sauerkraut), fine wine and beer, this region often leaves you wondering quite where you are. Where are you?
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Like two symphonies in perfect harmony, Alsace and Lorraine come together as ideal partners, celebrating life's simple pleasures with a warm and genial outlook. From the historic streets of Strasbourg to the enchanting villages along the Alsace Wine Route, and from the architectural splendor of Nancy to the contemporary art scene in Metz, these...
