The former province of France includes Alsace, BRITTANY, and CHAMPAGNE. Alsace is a region in northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland. It was part of the German Empire from 1871 to 1918, and then returned to France after World War I. BRITTANY is a region in northwestern France, located on the Atlantic coast. It has a distinct culture and language, and was an independent kingdom until 1532. CHAMPAGNE is a region in northeastern France, famous for its sparkling wine. It was annexed by France in 1697, and has been part of the country ever since.