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Strasbourg
Where to stay?
Listed as UNESCO World Heritage the entire town centre of Strasbourg is a beautiful city that is well worth a visit. The most impressive monument is of course its monumental cathedral, an outstanding masterpiece of Gothic art, featuring delicate carvings.
What to discover?
You will wander and discover the Petite France quarter, the most picturesque district of old Strasbourg. Fishermen, millers and tanners once lived and worked in this old quarter. It is now a true heaven in the heart of the city. You will be filled with wonder at the splendour of these half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries. Continuing on from the Petite France area, you will discover the Covered Bridges. These have kept their name despite the fact that they lost their roofs back on the 18th century. They are overlooked by four towers dating from the 14th century, which are the remains of the former ramparts that once guaranteed the independence of the former Strasbourg Republic. Immediately after the absorption of Strasbourg by France in 1681, a new ring of fortifications was built here by Vauban. Just a few metres from the Covered Bridges, the Vauban Dam (or the "Great Lock", as it made it possible to flood the entire southern end of the town if needed) was built around 1690 by Tarade based on plans supplied by the military engineer Vauban. An attractive panoramic terrace has been laid out at the top of the building, from where visitors can admire the layout of the town and its network of canals. With New York and Geneva, Strasbourg is the only city in the world to welcome international institutions without being national capitals. Strolling in the city, you may see the Council of Europe, the Human Rights building, the European Parliament, etc. During your trip, you will of course enjoy the Alsatian gastronomy. In the Winstubs, popular Alsatian inns, people come to eat, drink and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. You will certainly enjoy the traditional Alsatian specialities such as sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, flambé tart, spaetzle and foie gras. Of course, wine and beers will perfectly accompany those dishes. Do you know that more than half of all beer consumed in France is produced in Alsace? Furthermore, Alsace is also a major wine producing region: Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot blanc, Tokay Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sylvaner
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