Is Strasbourg Haut Rhin or Bas-Rhin?
It is, with the Haut Rhin (Upper Rhine), one of the two departments of the traditional Alsace region. The more populous and densely populated of the pair, it had 1,125,559 inhabitants in 2017….
| Bas-Rhin | |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Strasbourg |
| Subprefectures | Haguenau Molsheim Saverne Sélestat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,755 km2 (1,836 sq mi) |
In what department is Strasbourg?
Bas-Rhin
Strasbourg
| Strasbourg Strossburi(g) (Alsatian) | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 48°35′00″N 07°44′45″ECoordinates: 48°35′00″N 07°44′45″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Bas-Rhin |
What is Alsace known for?
The Alsace region is located in north-eastern France and is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles which sit enthroned on the summits of the Vosges mountains.
Is Alsace a dry wine?
Traditionally all Alsace wines were dry (which once set them apart from German wines with which they share many grape varieties), but an ambition to produce wines with more intense and fruity character has led some producers to produce wines which contain some residual sugar.
Is Alsace German?
Alsace is not Germany, but not quite France either Even though Alsace is part of France, it is sometimes perceived as a cultural exception, in part due to its long periods spent under German influence. In 1871, Alsace was annexed to the new German Empire following its victory in the Franco-Prussian War.
What department is Alsace in?
Haut Rhin
The Alsace region is located in eastern France and borders with Germany. The eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains. Although there is heavy industry along the Rhine river the countryside and villages are very beautiful….Departments / Counties of Alsace.
| Number | Department | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Haut Rhin | Colmar |
Was Alsace ever part of Germany?
In 1871, Alsace was annexed to the new German Empire following its victory in the Franco-Prussian War. The occupation lasted until 1918 when, after Germany’s defeat in the First World War, the region was ceded to France under the Treaty of Versailles.
Why did France want Alsace?
Many Alsatians and Lorrains found German rule after the Franco-Prussian War oppressive and wished to return to France. France likewise wished to recover its territory, since the French considered its seizure by Germany unjust. So France demanded a return of the territory after defeating Germany in World War I.