Strasbourg in France is beautiful! You know everyone goes to Paris when they think of France but Strasbourg is worth exploring! It is located in Northeastern France in the historical region of Alsace. And since Germany is next door why not take the train and hop on Germany side too! We explored: Strasbourg Cathedral - also called the Cathédrale Notre-Dame but when I hear Notre-Dame I automatically think the one in Paris. They allow a certain amount of visitors to enter the cathedral at a time and I was able to get in as the last person before they closed it for mass. Inside is indeed beautiful and impressive, an outstanding masterpiece of Gothic art. La Petite France - "Little France" I loved this historic district with its romantic canals, half-timbered houses and cobbled streets. La Petite France is in the southwest corner of Strasbourg's old town area and is a short walk away from Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg and Barrage Vauban. It's impossible to visit Strasbourg without falling under the spell of Petite France. Ponts Couverts - translates to "Covered Bridges." Before making our way towards the entry to Petite France is a set of three bridges and four towers that make up a defensive structure to protect Strasbourg from invaders back in the 13th century. This is among the most iconic and picturesque landmarks in France's Alsace region. Barrage Vauban - There is an internal corridor running the length of the structure and you can go up to the roof to see the towers of the Ponts Couverts and the cathedral but, unfortunately, during our visit it was under construction and was closed off to the public. Bummer! So we just crossed over to get to the Ponts Couverts. Review #4069 read more

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Capitole de Noel in Strasbourg. This was the main Christmas Market my wife was excited about in Europe, it was a block away from Masion Rogue Hotel. Did not know much about these markets but my wife knew all about them. It lives up to the hype. There are many Christmas Markets spread out within walking distance. Massive Christmas lights and decorations on businesses and the streets. Great food and great prices. Discovered poulet et champignons (chicken in mushrooms cream sauce) and some sort of shank over steamed potatoes and they pour meat juice over it, these dishes just heaven. They have mom and pop food booths, but most are brick and mortar restaurants serving their specialties in very large cabin style pop ups. Hot chocolate is so good here. Hot wine is very popular, probably because it is 40 degrees. This was my first Christmas Market experience, and it was very memorable. If you travel, this is a must do in your lifetime. Have not been this excited about Christmas since I was a child. read more

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My visit to Strasbourg was an unforgettable highlight of our Viking Rhine river cruise. After we docked, the city's heritage, French architecture and beauty was immediately apparent. It was a stunning backdrop to our view from our ship. A striking feature of Strasbourg is its architecture. The half-timbered houses, painted in vibrant colors and cobblestone streets of the historic district. This area, with its canals and flowered bridges was very picturesque. The amazing mass and detail of the Strasbourg Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. I was in awe its towering spire and amazed at how they built such a huge structure so many years ago. The craftsmanship and ingenuity of its astronomical clock was astonishing. Strasbourg is a city that strikes all of your senses...the sight of its beautiful buildings, the view and smell of fresh flowers, smell of pastries, the sound of water flowing through the canals, and the feeling it's history and culture. Our stop here from the Viking cruise was far too short, but it left an impression of my first visit to France. read more

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Visited Strasbourg for the Christmas markets. It was a magical town with several different markets. The chalets had lots of food and souvenirs at many different price points. A beautiful Cathedral is in the main square. It's free to enter. Another square had a Christmas tree light show that was fun! It was very crowded with long lines at some food chalets. It was difficult to find a bathroom. People were friendly. read more

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Great for Christmas displays and Christmas markets. However it's great in the summer time also. It's completely walkable. read more

Strasbourg - Men's Clothing Near Me - Strasbourg, 67

We've made several visits to Strasbourg over the years and each time we have come away even more in love with this old Roman village. Because you're in the Alsatian capital, you get both a German and French feel. I'll let Wiki give you the history of the area. But it is both old world romantic and very modern, thanks to the EU's presence. The city straddles the Rhein and I'lll rivers and both German and French are spoken. But the French dialect, has a decidedly germanic accent. For example, Alsace is pronounced "al SAZZZ." Our favorite part is the Old City, which is actually an island called Grande Île. The area around Notre Dame Cathédrale (see Review) is romantic and quaint (photos). Lots of small shops you can get lost in. Now, if you're here during the Christmas Holidays, you're in for a real treat. For Strasbourg had been know for it's four hundred years old, open air market just outside of Notre Dame. It's called Christkindelsmärik, or the "Christ child market". Again, notice the germanic spelling. This past year however, it was cut back some due to "green" considerations, the war in Ukraine and Russian natural gas cuts. Some of the Christmas lighting, outdoor heaters and seasonal ice rings were reduced. That was a blow to Strasbourg, since it bills itself as the "Capitale de Noël." But another benefit of visiting Strasbourg and nearby Colmar, is all the wonderful Alsatian wineries nearby. In France, most of the good stuff is rarely made available for export, due to small and limited production quantities of the non-corporate wineries. Ohh, so sad. So much wine and so little time. But on a personal note, I would like to thank my sister-in-law for retiring here! Clearly it will be a sacrifice on our part to visit her. LOL Enjoy! read more

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A beautiful city with some much to see and do, especially around the holidays when it is brimming with Christmas Markets to explore. Strasbourg is an interesting blend of French and German cultures making for a unique visiting experience that I encourage everyone to make! I loved walking the cobblestone streets, exploring the cathedral, and window shopping at all of the amazing stores in the city center. read more