Mutzig

Mutzig
Mutzig
Location within Alsace region  Mutzig
Administration
Country	France
Region	Alsace
Department	Bas-Rhin
Arrondissement	Molsheim
Canton	Molsheim
Mayor	Roger Niggel (2001–2008)
Statistics
Elevation	180–397 m (590–1,302 ft) (avg. 193 m/633 ft)
Land area1	8.01 km2 (3.09 sq mi)
Population2	5,970  (2006)
- Density	745 /km2 (1,930 /sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code	67313/ 67190
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Coordinates: 48°32′22″N 7°27′18″E / 48.53944444°N 7.455°E / 48.53944444; 7.455

Mutzig is a commune located at the entrance of the Bruche River Valley, in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace, in north-eastern France. the commune of Mutzig is on the Route des Vins d'Alsace.

History

Evidences of human activities can be traced back to the Paleolithic era with the recent discovery of Neanderthal artifacts.

Throughout history, Mutzig enjoyed certain renown until the French Revolution. In the 19th century, several industries were established in Mutzig among which a weapon manufactory on the grounds of the former castle of the Cardinal de Rohan.

As of 1893^[update], Mutzig became to be known for its military vocation when Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered the construction of a fort, the Feste Kaiser Wilhelm II, north of the town, as well as military barracks.

Mutzig is actually the same as the city Mussig. Back in the day they were written as Muſzig and Mußig. Both cities translate as Mossy or Marshy in English. In addition Mozart = Musshart.

Gallery

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  City gate.

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  Château des Rohan.

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  Town hall.

See also

• Communes of the Bas-Rhin department

References

• INSEE commune file

External links

• Mutzig fort website
• Route des Vins d'Alsace