What part of Germany is near France?
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What part of Germany is near France?
Alsace
Alsace is a region in north-eastern France that borders Switzerland and Germany. In fact, it is so close to Germany that you can travel by tram from the regional capital Strasbourg, to Kehl, the nearest German city, in just 15 minutes. Although Alsace is part of France, its borders have not always been clear.
What French town borders Germany?
Strasbourg
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Strasbourg is the capital of France’s Alsace region and just a two-hour train ride from Paris. But it’s also just 2 miles (3 km) from the border of Germany, and a popular port call for cruises down the Rhine River.
To the west, Germany borders The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg; to the southwest it borders France. Germany shares its entire southern boundary with Switzerland and Austria.
How close are France and Germany?
The shortest distance (air line) between France and Germany is 541.88 mi (872.08 km).
Is the Rhine the border between France and Germany?
The southern half of the Upper Rhine forms the border between France (Alsace) and Germany (Baden-Württemberg). The northern part forms the border between the German states of Rhineland-Palatinate in the west on the one hand, and Baden-Württemberg and Hesse on the other hand, in the east and north.
Which part of France is Strasbourg?
eastern France
Strasbourg, German Strassburg, city, capital of Bas-Rhin département, Grand Est région, eastern France. It lies 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the Rhine River on the Franco-German frontier.
What is the closest German city to Paris?
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 |
Is France part of Germany?
King Louis XIV first established French sovereignty over the region after the Franco-Dutch war of 1674 and it remained French for over 200 years. After France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian war, the region was annexed by Germany in 1871 and stayed in German hands until 1914.
Which German city is close to Paris?
1. Versailles. One of the famous cities close to Paris worth visiting is of course Versailles.
Which mountain range separates France from Germany?
The small country of Andorra is contained entirely in this mountain range. Les Alpes separate France from Italy & Switzerland and contain France’s tallest mountain, Mont Blanc, a popular ski destination that is 4,808 meters tall. Les Vosges separate France and Germany.