Wœrth


Wœrth or Woerth is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France.
The town, which lies some north of Strasbourg, is known for being the site of the Battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War.
Wœrth Castle has housed the mairie since 1977.

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