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What is the origin of the German placename Aachen and its translation Aix-la-Chapelle?

April 26, 2017aachen aix-la-chapelle German origin Translation

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What is the origin of the German placename Aachen and its translation Aix-la-Chapelle?

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Both names derive from the old Roman name ‘Aquis Grana’. The German Aachen comes from ‘salty water’ whilst the French Aix-la-Chapeele included the spa bit (Aix) but also refers to the great chapel of Charlamagnes palace (la-Chapelle).