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Top Things to See in Strasbourg

  • TravelingFoodie2
  • Jan 24, 2023
  • 2 min read

The ship docked in Kehl, Germany. From there, we boarded buses and had a driving tour of Strasbourg. Strasbourg is the official seat of the EU Parliament. We passed several EU buildings, including the Palais de L'Europe.

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We arrived near the town center and started our walking tour at Barrage Vauban--a fortified bridge built in the late 1600s over the River Ill.

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Nearby are the Ponts Couverts, a set of 3 bridges and 4 towers built in the 13th century. They were part of the city's ramparts.

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Next, you'll come upon La Petite France, the old Tanner's Quarter. Here the River Ill splits into several channels. It is the most photographic section in Strasbourg.

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You can take a boat tour of La Petite France.

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Or enjoy a meal outside at one of the cafes.

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Boulangeries remind you that you're in France.

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In Place Saint-Thomas, you'll find a statue of Albert Schweitzer, who studied in Strasbourg. It was erected in 2021. .

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Place Gutenberg, near the Cathedral, sits in the center of Medieval Strasbourg. It is a favorite place to gather and even has a carousel. A statue of Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press, sits in the center. He lived in Strasbourg in the mid 1400s.

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Pont du Corbeau (Raven Bridge) over the River Ill. A 1411 law dictated that those who were sentenced to death be wrapped in a linen bag and thrown from this bridge into the water.

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The Ancienne Douane (Old Custom House) was built in the 14th century and sits on the River Ill.

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Across the River Ill from the Douane is the Musee Alsacien. We didn't have time to see the museum but did take time to admire the beautiful signpost.

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Walking along the river's edge

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You'll come upon Eglise St. Thomas. It is the main Lutheran Church in Strasbourg.

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The Eglise St. Thomas is nicknamed the Protestant Cathedral, hence a rooster on the roof.

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Inside, you will find an organ that was played by Mozart, when he visited in 1778.

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Strasbourg is known for its Pain d'Epices, a spice cake similar to gingerbread. It's not cheap. €4.50/100 grams.

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Strasbourg is also known for storks. Our guide said they can be seen in Parc de l'Orangerie, outside of town.

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