The European District of Strasbourg is where we find the most imposing and exquisite buildings in the city. A stroll through this modern area will uncover hidden symbolisms and help you to understand why Strasbourg was chosen to be the official seat of some very important European Institutions. With interesting facts and a visually attractive...
LA PETITE FRANCE: the most picturesque area of the city. In the past, its abundance of water attracted a population of carpenters, millers, and tanners. We could find mills, baths, wash houses, an ice factory, a port, a dam…and even a hospital for syphilis patients. Thanks to renovations plans, today’s visitors can stroll along its...
The former German district of the city, where its architectural ensemble was nominated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once part of the 2nd German Empire, Strasbourg went through a vast plan of urbanization, becoming a “window display” for German power and knowledge. We will see sumptuous buildings, large perspectives and learn “in loco” about the...
A charming neighborhood called la Krutenau. La Krut’, as it is called fondly, was a former boatman and fisherman’s district separated by the rest of the city by gates, towers, bridges, and many canals. We will see traces of them during our visit. Despite the many waves of modernization, the city has gone through, la...
