Is Strasburg in Germany or 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.
When did Strasbourg become France?
1681
In 1262, the citizens violently rebelled against the bishop’s rule (Battle of Hausbergen) and Strasbourg became a free imperial city. It became a French city in 1681, after the conquest of Alsace by the armies of Louis XIV.
Where is Strasbourg in Germany?
France
Strasbourg is situated at the eastern border of France with Germany. This border is formed by the Rhine, which also forms the eastern border of the modern city, facing across the river to the German town Kehl.
Do they speak German in Metz?
Metz remained German until the end of the First World War, when it reverted to France. However, after the Battle of France during the Second World War, the city was annexed once more by the German Third Reich.
Where is Lille Metropole?
Lille Metropole is perfectly situated at the crossroad of Northwest Europe, between Brussels (35min by train), Paris (1h) and London (1h20) and within three to four hours from Amsterdam, Strasbourg or Frankfurt. This ideal position, at the heart of a rich and densely populated (80 M people) basin is a huge economical asset for Lille Metropole.
What is the métropole de Strasbourg?
Eurométropole de Strasbourg is the métropole, an intercommunal structure, centred on the city of Strasbourg. It is located in the Bas-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region, northeastern France.
What is the urban community of Strasbourg?
The Urban Community of Strasbourg ( French: Communauté urbaine de Strasbourg ), also known by its French initials CUS, was founded in 1967. It became a métropole on 1 January 2015. The 33 communes of the métropole are, with number of inhabitants ( population municipale) on 1 January 2019: