Sedan

commune in Ardennes, France

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Sedan is a town located in the Ardennes region of northeastern France. It is historically significant as an important location in French history, particularly known for its fortress and its role in various military conflicts.

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Place details

Locality: Sedan
Region: Grand Est
Country: France
Population: 20,620
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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Official name: Sedan
Population: 16667
Area: 16.28
Elevation: 193
Official website: www.sedan.fr
Image: Sedan Frankreich.jpg

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postal code: 08200
inception: 1424-00-00
male population: 7699
female population: 8729
P8168: Croton eluteria
email address: mailto:[email protected]
phone number: +33-3-24-27-73-00
fax number: +33-3-24-27-73-99
P12749: Johann Carl Fuhlrott
Commons category: Sedan (Ardennes)

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Sedan ( French pronunciation: [sədɑ̃] ) is a commune in the Ardennes department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France. It is also the chef-lieu (administrative centre) of the arrondissement of the same name.

Sedan is notable as the site of two major battles between the armed forces of France and Germany, both of which were won by Germany. The First Battle of Sedan in 1870 sealed the fate of the Second French Empire and paved the way to the foundation of the German Empire, leading to the subsequent annual celebration of "Sedan Day" in Germany. The Second Battle of Sedan in 1940 achieved a decisive breakthrough by Wehrmacht forces in the Battle of France and ultimately led to the collapse of the French Third Republic.