Geisswasser

Located in Alsace, Geisswasser, or Giesswasser, only became an official commune in the 18th century, although its territory has always been a Rhine island. In 1775, it officially gained commune status. In 1939, at the outbreak of World War II, its inhabitants were evacuated to Lot-et-Garonne for their safety.

The village preserves several historical landmarks, such as the Saint-Fridolin church, built in 1850. A 19th-century sandstone resting bench bears the name of Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. Finally, an old dike, constructed to protect the lands from Rhine floods, recalls the challenges of managing this unpredictable river.