[2] The Alsacienne is an ancient breed, perhaps as long-established as the Bresse Gauloise, which it closely resembles.

The present type was formed in the late nineteenth century by selective breeding for a dual-purpose bird; Alsace was at this time a part of the German Empire.

[7] A bantam was created in Alsace by Herscher, Hirschner and Trog; it was on the "endangered" list of the FAO in 2007.

[1] Four colours are recognised for the Alsacienne: black, blue-laced, golden salmon and white.

[2] In a tasting of the meat of 30 traditional French chicken breeds by a jury of well-known chefs including Pierre Troisgros, the Alsacienne was placed second, after the poulet de Bresse.