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Alsace
al-SAYS
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A historical and cultural region in northeastern France, on the border with Germany, known for its wine and distinct Franco-German heritage.
"Alsace is famous for its Riesling and picturesque half-timbered villages."
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Alsatia, ultimately from Old High German words meaning "inhabitant of the other (bank of the Rhine)".