Alsace-Lorraine

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Alsace–Lorraine is a historical region, now called Alsace–Moselle, located in France. It was created in 1871 by the German Empire after seizing the region from the Second French Empire in the Franco-Prussian War and Treaty of Frankfurt. Alsace–Lorraine was reverted to French ownership in 1918 as part of the Treaty of Versailles and Germany's defeat in World War I. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5606.97 mi²Coordinates: 48°41'10"N, 7°0'26"E

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Grand EstFrance

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Alsace-Lorraine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal de la Sarre, Chapelle des Cordeliers, Chemin de fer d'Abreschviller, Hattigny.

4.6 miW
Canal
Canal de la Sarre
117 min walk • The Canal de la Sarre, originally called Canal des Houillères de la Sarre, connects the Canal de la Marne au Rhin in Gondrexange to the canalised river Sarre in Sarreguemines in northeastern France.
4 miNE
Church
Chapelle des Cordeliers
102 min walk • The Cordeliers chapel is located in the French commune of Sarrebourg, in the south of the Moselle department.
5.4 miSE
Bridge
Chemin de fer d'Abreschviller, Abreschviller
137 min walk • The forest railway of Abreschviller is an old railway network intended for the exploitation of the forest of Abreschviller, in the Vosges mountains, in Moselle.
4.6 miS
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Hattigny
118 min walk • One of the main attractions in Hattigny is the stunning Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, a vast natural park that offers a myriad of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Nature enthusiasts will be in their element as they explore the...
7.1 miNW
Locality
Rhodes
181 min walk • One of the main draws of Rhodes is its stunning natural surroundings. The lush forests and rolling hills provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and picnicking. Nature lovers will also appreciate the nearby Lac de la Plaine, a tranquil lake where visitors can...
5 miNE
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Niderviller
128 min walk • One of the main attractions in Niderviller is the famous Niderviller Pottery, which has been producing exquisite ceramics since the 18th century. Visitors can tour the pottery factory and witness the skilled artisans at work, creating beautiful handcrafted pieces.
1.2 miSW
Locality
Lorquin
30 min walk • Lorquin is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
5.9 miSE
Locality
Saint-Quirin
152 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Quirin is the stunning Saint Quirinus Abbey. Dating back to the 8th century, this historic abbey is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and is a testament to the village's rich religious heritage.
5 miE
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Plaine-de-Walsch
127 min walk • Plaine-de-Walsch is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.