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Alsace

Alsace

Situated on the border between Switzerland and Germany, Alsace benefits from a privileged location at the heart of Europe. The harsh winters are ...

Alsace

Strasbourg

A strategic geographic position on the Rhine, registered heritage sites of exceptional richness, Strasbourg in Alsace is a city of multiples facets ...

The Marseillaise. © RMN-Grand Palais

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The Marseillaise

Originally a revolutionary war song and hymn to liberty, the Marseillaise progressively became the French national anthem. Today it is the soundtrack ... for most official events.
Rouget de Lisle © RMN-Grand Palais / Gérard Blot

Biography

Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

Rouget de Lisle wrote La Marseillaise, declared France’s national anthem on 14th July 1795. Banned under the First French Empire and the Bourbon ... Restoration, La Marseillaise once again became France’s national anthem under the Third Republic in 1879.
Dressed Sauerkraut. © Photocuisine

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Dressed Sauerkraut

The symbol of strong rural cooking traditions, influenced by Germany and Eastern Europe, families from Alsace once fermented their own cabbage with ... salt and herbs in wooden barrels.
The wines of Alsace. © AFP

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The wines of Alsace

A land of culture and gastronomy… The charms of the Alsace region unfold along its famous wine trail. From Mulhouse to Strasbourg: a delicious ... programme awaits you!
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