Strasbourg
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Discover the history of Strasbourg
Capital of Alsace, Strasbourg blends French and German influences visible in its architecture, gastronomy, and traditions. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, with its spire reaching 142 meters, dominates the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage quarter where canals and half-timbered houses shape the charming Petite France district. Museums and European institutions, including the European Parliament, enhance the cultural offerings. Beyond the city center, the Alsatian Wine Route vineyards and Vosges forests invite hiking through hills and lakes. In December, the city glows with lights for its Christmas market, one of France's oldest, while the Ill River reflects the illuminated facades of the historic center.
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Discover the best attractions in Strasbourg and its surroundings
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg
Gothic edifice, dating from the 1200s, with a 16th-century astronomical clock & a rose window.
La Petite Venise
In Colmar, the Petite Venise follows the Lauch canal past the painted houses of former market gardeners and boatmen. Walk it from the rue Turenne bridge, or take one of the flat-bottomed boats that leave from the quay below.
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Restored 12th-century mountain fortress with an artillery platform, medieval garden & royal rooms.
Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges
This regional nature park spans the Vosges mountains with pristine forests, alpine meadows, and panoramic hiking trails offering stunning views across eastern France.
Parc de l'Orangerie
Flower-filled park dating to the 17th century, with boating lake, water birds & terrace restaurant.
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