Strasbourg
City Tours · Alsace
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Strasbourg is one of the most unusual cities in France. A stone's throw from the German border, the city's history is closely intertwined with that of its neighbor. This eventful history has left behind its own fascinating culture—certainly one of Strasbourg's greatest assets.
Strasbourg is the perfect overture to everything that makes Alsace so unique. Walking the fine line between France and Germany, between a medieval past and a progressive future, the city manages to bridge the gap in an inimitable way.
If you take your eyes off the fascinating Gothic cathedral for even a minute, it will lead you into the winding alleys of the old town with its leaning half-timbered houses, to cozy wine bars in Petite France, and to the realization that this city is also home to the modern EU quarter and one of the largest student communities in France.
Getting Around
Strasbourg is extremely bike-friendly, but for drivers, the city is a challenge. Space has been massively reduced in favor of public transport and cyclists. As a pedestrian, stay alert: "swarms" of cyclists often treat red lights as mere suggestions. It’s an urban flow you have to get used to!
Must See
A week in Strasbourg is hardly enough to grasp all its facets. By the time you've learned its idiosyncrasies, the week is over. That just means we'll have to come back and deepen our discoveries!
