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Phalsbourg is a French commune located in the Department of Moselle in Lorraine.Since the January 1st,2016.It is part of the administrative région Alsace-Lorraine-Champagne-Ardennes.Today there are 5067 inhabitants and they are called Phalsbourgians.The Mayor is Dany Kocher.The Emperor Maximilien two named the small town Pfalzburg in September 27th 1570 and after 1679,Phalsbourg was fortified by Vauban.Today,you can see also see a museum near the Town Hall.Phalsbourg is in the limit between the Alsace and Lorraine.
1.Barrack lobau
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Barrack Lobau are barracks, it is situated in Phalsbourg in the NordEastern of France in Alsace Champagne Ardenne Lorraine.
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It is 175 m long.
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It was built in 1859. It housed many cavalery regiments them French or Germen infantry.
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2. Statue Lobau
It is named statue Lobau.
It is located in the middle of the place d’armes in
Phalsbourg. It was built in 1808.
It is 7 meters high. The statue is made of bronze.
It represents General Mouton, made count of Lobau thanks to his role in the battle of Aspem.
General Mouton was born in Phalsbourg.
He was made “Maréchal de France” as a reward for his services to King Louis Philippe.
Marshal title is the highest in the French army.
3. The Catholic Church
This church is situated in the middle of PHALSBOURG, it’s name is
« Eglise Notre Dame de l’Assomption «
This church was built in 1873 on the rests of another church ,
built in 1743 and destroyed in 1870 , during the war.
It is situated on the place d’Armes in Phalsbourg
It isn't actually possible to know the eight,the width and the length of this monuments. These informations are in a book in the departementals records in Saint Julien.
In this builing there are very nice coloured windows and in the right part there is one where we can see the architect's face.
It is notable too that the church contains 26 rose windows
4. The German Gate
It is named La Porte d’Allemagne it is a big gate located in the center of the city Phalsbourg, it was inaugurated in 1680 and was built by Vauban. This monument is dedicated to Louis XIV; and was placed in memory of Goethe. On the front of the door we can see 2 angels holding the coat of arms of Louis XIV and on the sides there are sculpted trophies .The gate is 33 meters deep
5. The French Gate
Only vestige of Vauban ramparts with the German gate, it allowed to enter or leave the West side fortress towards Lorraine. Architecture is all military and reliefs decor evokes victories of Louis XIV. The pediment, the king's escutcheon is topped with a crown and surrounded by trophies taken from the enemy. It also differs from each side of the lintel pulleys that served the drawbridge.
6. The Town Hall
Phalsbourg town hall is located on the site of Ardene,
It was founded by George Jean de Veldanz in 1568-1990,
It is 12 meter high, 20 meter wide, 20 meter long. It was named after "le corps de garde" inside the town hall he has a museum he has a small clock tower.
