Goldbach-Altenbach

Goldbach - Altenbach is a commune of 277 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Haut-Rhin in the Alsace region. It was formed in 1972 through the merger of the municipalities Goldbach and Altenbach and is a member of the Association of Local Authorities Vallée de Saint -Amarin.

Geography

The community in the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges is located ten kilometers north of Thann at the southern foot of the Grand Ballon, the highest with 1424 m Vosges summit.

Demographics

Attractions

  • Lawrence's Church ( Église Saint -Laurent )

Personalities

  • Catherine Lefebvre (1753-1835), to social prestige ascended from a laundress Alsatian ( Duchess of Danzig)
271126
de