In Alsace, it’s no secret that we have a good fork. If you’re visiting Alsace’s capital, a meal in a Strasbourg winstub (win = wine, stub = room) is part of the protocol: a must. To discover local gastronomy in a wooded, intimate, rustic but always warm (even noisy, but that’s part of the charm […]
Want to visit Strasbourg in 1 day? Of course, it’s quite quick, but don’t panic, you’ll already have time to get a good overview of the Alsatian capital! Strasbourg is an easy city to visit on foot: ideal for a day of discovery… I must admit that I never tire of exploring my city and […]
Let me introduce you to one of the squares in the historic center of Strasbourg in Alsace: Place Kléber. While I find the square a little lacking in charm, I’d still recommend a visit, as it’s one of the city’s most emblematic landmarks. One of the strengths of Place Kléber is its central location. Located […]
It’s said that the Parc de l’Orangerie is Strasbourg’s favorite public park… Certainly the largest – it covers more than 26 hectares – the oldest and the most elegant. For many, it rhymes with a little digestive Sunday stroll, often with the family. It’s also famous for its free-roaming storks and its springtime spectacle of […]
With its old half-timbered craftsmen’s houses, covered bridges, Vauban dam and locks, this is THE picturesque district of Strasbourg that’s a must-see on any visit! Discover it on foot, strolling along its narrow cobbled streets or gliding down the Ill on board a bateau-mouche. Let me take you on a stroll through the heart of […]
Have you toured the Grande Île and Petite France areas south-west of Strasbourg? So let’s head for the north-east of the city: I’ll take you on a tour of the Neustadt district, also known as the German Quarter. Less popular than the Old Town, with its imposing monuments and wide avenues, it nevertheless represents an […]
You’ve planned a weekend in Strasbourg and the weather forecast calls for persistent rain… Depression? But don’t let that put you off, we’ve got plenty of ideas for visiting Strasbourg when it’s raining. Museums, cinemas, cultural visits but also gourmet, sports and wellness addresses: you’ll see, there’s plenty to choose from in our beautiful Alsatian […]
Strasbourg boasts some fifteen major museums. A good idea for an activity to do, and not just when it’s raining… Not sure what to visit first on a weekend in Strasbourg? Here’s our review of Strasbourg’s museums. Make your choice according to your interests or whether you’re traveling with or without children. Museums belonging to […]
When you’re in Strasbourg, whether on foot or by bike, it’s part of the scenery, but you don’t really take the time to look at it or enter it. Probably wrongly so, with the exception of the first Sunday of the month when museums are free, during Heritage Days, or during a summer evening session […]