Province of Alsace followed by Bas-Rhin
Government
Following the governmental reforms of 1773, the Province of Alsace formed part of the Government of Alsace (Gouvernement d'Alsace).  The province itself was further divided into two 'regions': Lower Alsace (North) and Upper Alsace (South).Following the Decree dividing France into departments announced on 22 December 1789, the Province of Alsace was disestablished and formed the departments of Bas-Rhin (Lower Rhine), Haut-Rhin (Upper Rhine), and part of Moselle.