A symbol of Strasbourg, the beautiful cathedral in pink Vosges stone is the pride of the city and a major visitor attraction. Once you’ve admired it from below, climb up to the platform to take in the excellent views of Alsace’s capital.
Strasbourg’s most famous neighbourhood, Petite France is a must for any visitor. You could spend forever exploring its little lanes, admiring the view of the canals, and marvelling at the half-timbered houses with their floral balconies.
Strasbourg’s most famous neighbourhood, Petite France is a must for any visitor. You could spend forever exploring its little lanes, admiring the view of the canals, and marvelling at the half-timbered houses with their floral balconies.
If you’re going for a walk along the riverbank, you just have to stop by the amazing Lycée des Pontonniers. It’s affectionately known as “Alsace’s Hogwarts”: when you see it you’ll know why!
You can tour Strasbourg’s canals on one of the Batorama boats. It may well be for tourists, but I recommend it to all my visitors: it gives you an overview of the city you won’t get on foot, so that you can better understand Strasbourg’s history and architecture.
You can tour Strasbourg’s canals on one of the Batorama boats. It may well be for tourists, but I recommend it to all my visitors: it gives you an overview of the city you won’t get on foot, so that you can better understand Strasbourg’s history and architecture.
One of my favourite places in Strasbourg! It’s so lovely and it also forms the heart of a lively neighbourhood that’s a great place to go for a drink or bite to eat with friends. You’re spoilt for choice: there’s so many great places!
Recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status, visitors still often overlook the Quartier Impérial. And yet, it is home to some fine buildings and offers a real glimpse of Strasbourg’s history.
Recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status, visitors still often overlook the Quartier Impérial. And yet, it is home to some fine buildings and offers a real glimpse of Strasbourg’s history.
You can’t visit Strasbourg without trying a tarte flambée... but not just anywhere! Within the city, Binchstub is without a doubt my favourite spot: fresh products from local farms and homemade pâté, the difference is plain to see!
Located within Strasbourg’s former national stud farm (haras, in French), Les Haras has won a number of awards for its interior design. I love it here! It’s beautiful and serves up a real feast!
Oh my Goodness collaborative cafe is a charity venue. With a friendly team, vintage decor, great coffee, and tasty snacks, it also hosts a packed programme of events every week... And that is the (successful) recipe for this cafe that I love so much!
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- Plan your trip to Strasbourg (External link)
- Lycée des Pontonniers - 1 Rue des Pontonniers
- Batorama (External link) - ticket counters Place du Marché aux Poissons, at the foot of the Palais Rohan and 150 metres from the cathedral
- Binchstub (External link) (in french) - 6 rue du Tonnelet Rouge and 28 impasse de l'Ecrevisse
- Restaurant Les Haras (External link) - 23 Rue des Glacières
- Oh my Goodness Café (External link) (in french) - 13 Rue de la 1ère Armée
Born in Brittany, Laurène fell in love with Alsace and decided to make it her home. She launched the blog Mon week-end en Alsace to share her favourite discoveries from her adopted region. Things to do, places to eat, and places to stay... through her blog Laurène brings you her top tips, just as she would for friends visiting Alsace!
