The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg is a beautiful example of late-Gothic architecture and sports one of the tallest church spires in the world. Inside, it has the longest nave in France.... more
Located on the southwest side of the island that makes up the city center of Strasbourg, the Petite France area is one of the most beautiful in the city. We were there on a clear summer day and the... more
On the advice of VTer beausoleil, I took a ride on the Batorama to get my bearings and to work out just what sights required a closer look and to discard those that didn't appeal to me.
The cruise... more
A ponte couvert is simply a covered bridge. While in Strasbourg, the part of Petite France near the Vauban Barrage is called Les Ponte Couverts, there is no covered bridge there. In the middle ages, a... more
"What the world is today, good and bad, it owes to Gutenberg. Everything can be traced to this source, but we are bound to bring him homage, ... for the bad that his colossal invention has brought... more
Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament, which it shares with Brussels. However, it is in Strasbourg that the votes occur during the 12 plenary sessions each year (committee... more
The "palais des Rohan" was built for the infamous Rohan family who detained the town's bishopship during several decades.
The palace presents the architectural specificity to be the only 'historical'... more
The Barrage (dam) Vauban (aka the great lock) was built around 1690, using the plans from the king's Louis XiV architect Vauban (thus the name).
It was intended to reinforce the town's security : the... more
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (Church Saint Peter the New) stands at the end of Petite rue de l'Église/Klein Krichgass. Three churches have been built one after the other on the same place. There... more
Point Saint Martin is second most famous bridge in Petite France. From the bridge is great view of canal and half timbered houses. Under the bridge is great restaurant with gallery which was washing... more
Strasbourg is a host for several European institutions. One of them is Council of Europe. It is the oldest international organization working towards European integration, founded in 1949. It is... more
Visit the Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame.
This museum dedicated to art of the Strasbourg and upper Rhine region is set in a magnificent group of ancient buildings, the oldest being from the 14th... more
At the convergence of the rivers Ill and Aar is Le pont d'Auvergne. Sitting in this place is another magnificent church, L'eglise Saint Paul.
Rather spectacular views of the church is afforded... more
This strange masqued horse (signed by Mimmo Paladino) stands on the entrance roof of the "Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain".
The new glass and pink sandstone building hosts since 1998 works from... more
Strasbourg is a really good base for daytrips. You can be in Heidelberg in about two hours by train and the trains are frequent. Once you arrive head straight... more
In the 1600s, the engineer/architect Vauban designed a fortress near the Rhine to protect the city. Today you can visit the remains of this fortress in the Parc... more
The St. Thomas Church is Strasbourg’s second largest church, just behind the cathedral. It is a Protestant church and has been since 1549, which is significant... more
As you walk around Strasbourg, keep your eyes open for unique and sometimes rather funny statues. They seem to be very random, although most were not in the... more
The war memorial of a mother with her two sons in the center of the Place de la République is a reminder of the plight of so many families in the Alsace region... more
The travel guides and maps highlight this house with Egyptian decorations on the exterior as a site worth visiting. It is actually someone’s home on a city... more
Situated in Place de la Cathedrale, just to the right of the cathedral, is the former home of wealthy merchants through the centuries, the Maison Kammerzell.... more
Wikipedia describes the Kammerzell House thus:"The Kammerzell House (Alsatian: Kammerzellhüs, French: Maison Kammerzell, German: Kammerzellhaus) is one of the... more
Anyone who has ever been to Europe and especially to Germany or the Alsace in France will know very well about half timbered houses. Some are better kept than... more
Do you want a change of scene? Perhaps a little greenery? The University Gardens offer a chance to escape the urban hustle and bustle. These are among the most... more
The oldest and most beautiful of Strasbourg's string of green parks is l'Orangerie, which, as the name suggests, comprises of the grounds of the old Orangery.... more
You can visit Strasbourg any time from January through November. In December, you will not visit Strasbourg but the Marchés de Noël in Strasbourg. The typical small wooden booths will have mushroomed...
Strasbourg had been on my must-see list since we arrived back in Europe; I was attracted to the cathedral and Petite France. As often is the case, because it was close to home, it seemed to take us a...
Strasbourg holds a special place in my heart : I have a common point with the European Community : we where both born there (even if i'm " technically" born in Ougadougou - i arrived in Strasbourg...
When people ask me which opera I would take with me to a desert island if I could only take one, I always say it would be Don Carlos, by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) -- but all seven versions.
On a...
It's a long time since I travelled solo and I have never travelled in Europe alone till now. This trip I decided to go it alone for purely selfish reasons. I wanted to be able to go where I wanted to...
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