Strasbourg Vacations, Alsace, France

Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, is located on the banks of the Rhine on the border with Germany. The city has changed hands between the Germans and the French a couple of times. Today it is a prosperous, beautiful and modern city, big enough to have a metropolitan air. You could call Strasbourg a truly European city: it is the seat of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights.

The town itself is extremely pretty. The city's cathedral, with its famed astronomical clock and the old towers, is most lovely. The Pharmacy de Cerf is the oldest pharmacy in France and Strasbourg’s university is one of the oldest and most active ones of the country.

The older quarters of Strasbourg include "La Petite France", notable for its medieval half-timbered houses situated along the canals. You can take a boat trip on these canals. Also worth seeing are the Cathedral's two museums: Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame and the Musée Alsacien. Gastronomy is an important part of the culture here; the city's winstubs (wine taverns) are a staple of Alsatian art de vivre.

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Things To Do and See in Strasbourg

Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Strasbourg
This huge cathedral, Strasbourg's most famous landmark, is an

intimidating example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic site

La Petite France, Strasbourg
Strasbourg's historic neighborhood is a serene collection of

cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and 16th-century buildings.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Palais de Rohan, Strasbourg
Elegant 18th-century palace houses three museums: Musee des

Beaux Arts, Musee Archeologique and Musee des Arts Decoratifs.
Attraction type: Museum complex; Art museum

Musee d'Art moderne et contemporain, Strasbourg
This museum's impressive collection includes works by Rodin, Degas and others.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum

Musee Alsacien, Strasbourg
This museum explores the historic culture of Strasbourg and the

rest of Alsace through exhibits of clothing and other household artifacts.
Attraction type: History museum

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