Achen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Achen.
The place is now called Achen and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achen | German Empire | Saargemünd | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Achen | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Achen | German Empire | Saargemünd | 1940 |
| Achen | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Achen | France | Moselle | 1993 |