Haguenau, France

Haguenau, France
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Haguenau is a city in the Bas-Rhin district of Alsace, France. It covers 182.59 sq km (70.5 sq mi) and has a population of 35,000 (2011 estimate). Haguenau is the second largest city in Bas-Rhin after Strasbourg.

Haguenau was founded in the early 12th century when the dukes of Swabia built a hunting lodge on an island in the Moder River. This was later fortified by Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, and it became a town in 1154.

Haguenau was made part of the German Empire in 1871, following the victory of the Germans in the Franco-Prussian War. Following World War I, it gained a brief period of independence as the Republic of Alsace-Lorraine, but was annexed by France shortly thereafter, in 1919.

The Germans again conquered Haguenau with the start of the Second World War, but follow the defeat of the Nazis in the war, it came under American occupation. The US then returned it to France.

Hôpital Saint-Martin, Haguenau
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Today Haguenau is cashing in on its location near the German border. It has become a popular regional tourist destination supported by its rich cultural and historical heritage. The city also has some manufacturing industries located on the western part of town.

Visiting Haguenau

The most practical way to reach Haguenau is through Strasbourg. From there, take the E25 north.

Église Saint-Georges, Haguenau
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Places of Interest in Haguenau

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