A Day In Strasbourg – Where To Go

Strasbourg is also known as the crossroads of Europe and is the capital of Lower Rhine County in northeastern France. With its French and German influences, it possesses an incomparable beauty. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. One day is definitely not enough to enjoy Strasbourg. However, if you only have one day at your disposal, even then, you can see the most important things in Strasbourg.

Strasbourg Cathedral and a walk at Petite France

To start your day as a proper tourist, you must visit the sights and monuments. So you can start with the majestic, imposing Cathedral of Strasbourg. The Gothic-style church built in 1439 has a 142-meter bell tower. Hugo has described the Cathedral as a skillful combination of monumental size with elegance. Indeed, the church is an architectural masterpiece and is only the second most popular Church in France.

To complete your morning walk, a stroll through Petite France is required. To understand a place, you should simply get lost in it. Petite France is on the western side of the Grande Ile. The most exciting part is the traditional wooden houses, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, with their indescribable beauty reflected in the city’s canals. The city’s narrow streets are filled with cozy cafes, so you can stop to drink your coffee while gazing at the colorful views offered by the flower-decorated corners on the bridges of Little France.

Ponts Couverts

For lunch, you can try the famous Alsatian food. Strasbourg is renowned for its Tarte flambee, something like a very thin crispy pizza, also known as flammekueche. There are also delicious sweets such as kugelhopf, a cake like a bun with almonds and raisins. Au Pont Corbeau is a rustic restaurant much loved by prominent chefs such as Jean-George Vongerichten. It provides comfort food such as choucroute garnie (pickled with sausages, charcuterie, and often potatoes, always cooked with wine).

After lunch, a walk is an ideal choice. In Strasbourg there is the perfect place for that too. Ponts Couverts is a defensive project built in the 13th century to protect the area. Four towers and three bridges exist there and cross the river Ile, which passes through the Petite France District. It is an exceptional historical destination with strong emotions wandering in the air. Its appearance itself is inspiring, so a walk there will charm you. From the bridge, it has a lovely view of the Cathedral, the canals, and the wider area. It is also a perfect spot for great photos.

The European Parliament and the Alsatian Museum

Next is the famous, imposing building of the European Parliament. Built like a fortress in 1977, it consists of five buildings, of which the central one is the Louise Weiss building. There every month, members of Parliament meet or vote on various issues. Suppose you want to live the experience as the main character. In that case, there are tours for the interior that you can book. If you plan it correctly, you may have the opportunity to attend a debate.

As for culture, the Alsatian Museum, installed in ancient 16th-century houses connected by corridors, exhibits the Alsatian rural life of the 18th and 19th centuries. There you can find furniture, objects, and traditional costumes. In addition, some rooms depict the interior of the spaces, and you can perceive the difference between the middle and upper classes.

Nightlife 

Strasbourg has many options for relaxing and enjoying your evening: restaurants, beautiful terraces, and bars. There you can drink local wine and taste the area’s traditional dishes. Also, the cities are more beautiful at night. Walk through the narrow streets of the Petite France district to admire its splendor, but make sure you also see the Cathedral, bathed in Night Light. Finally, it would be convenient to pop further into the beautiful Colmar and know every corner of the city.

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