Andlau
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Andlau (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dlo] ⓘ or [andlau];[3] Alsatian: Àndlöi) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace, Grand Est region of northeastern France.
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Andlau
Àndlöi | |
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Coordinates: 48°23′14″N 7°25′07″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Grand Est |
Department | Bas-Rhin |
Arrondissement | Sélestat-Erstein |
Canton | Obernai |
Intercommunality | Pays de Barr |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Thierry Frantz[1] |
Area 1 | 23.69 km2 (9.15 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 1,759 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 67010 /67140 |
Elevation | 205–795 m (673–2,608 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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The village owes its origin to Andlau Abbey which was founded in 880 by Richardis, the empress of Charles the Fat.[4] Andlau has been a wine-growing centre and traveler destination since its earliest days.
The commune has been awarded two flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.[5]