Houssen

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Houssen (French pronunciation: [usən] ; German: Hausen; Alsatian: Hüse) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is located near Colmar, the department capital and the Colmar Airport. It is near the border of Germany and thus has acquired many influences of the German culture including architecture, cuisine, and art.

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Houssen
Place de l'Église, Colmar-Ribeauvillé

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N 48.1264 °	E 7.3789 °

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Place de l'Église 2
68125 Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Grand Est, France
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