Many, many things! Historically, Alsace has been a region of both Germany and France, giving it a unique mixture of French and German culture. Because of the international importance of its capital, Strasbourg, Alsace is politically one of the most important regions in the European Union.
Alsatian cuisine has also become popular beyond Europe; a dish "a l'Alsacienne" means it's garnished with sauerkraut, a traditionally German dish.
Strasbourg is in Alsace, close to Germany.
France did regain the eastern regions of Alsace and Lorraine, which it had lost in the 1870 war against Prussia.
Alsace
Because Alsace has historically been part of Germany at times and part of France at times (Alsatian is a German dialect, in fact), Alsace may strike some as a bit more "German" than "French" at times.
Alsace Lorraine is a region located in the Michelin territory of France. This region is well known for its agriculture.
No. Alsace is the easternmost region of France.
Strasbourg is in Alsace, close to Germany.
France. Alsace and Lorraine became part of France during the 1600's. In 1871, Germany fought a war with France and won, and part of the settlement was that Alsace and Lorraine would be given to Germany and called "Alsace-Lorraine". France was angry about it and wanted "revanche"- revenge. As part of the settlement of World War I, Alsace-Lorraine was given back to France.
No, Alsace is a region in eastern France, bordering on Germany. The capital is Strasbourg.
No, France and Alsace-Lorraine were not part of Prussia, but Alsace-Lorraine was annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, which included Prussia as a leading state in the German Empire. Before that, Alsace-Lorraine was part of France. After World War I, the region was returned to France in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles.
Alsace and Lorraine
Strasbourg and Mulhouse are the largest cities in Alsace, eastern France.
Alsace and
Alsace, France
France did regain the eastern regions of Alsace and Lorraine, which it had lost in the 1870 war against Prussia.
the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine
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