Liebsdorf

Liebsdorf is a former municipality in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in northeastern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new municipality of Illtal. Liebsdorf was situated in the Alsace region, known for its distinctive cultural identity and historical influences. The village was part of the canton of Altkirch and the arrondissement of Altkirch. Historically, the area has experienced periods of both French and German control, reflected in its architecture, language, and local traditions. Before its merger, Liebsdorf was a small rural community primarily focused on agriculture and related activities. Information regarding the etymology of the name "Liebsdorf" requires further research, but "dorf" is a common suffix in Germanic languages meaning "village."