Your Successful Weekend in Strasbourg in 10 Steps!
Looking for your next weekend destination? Look no further than Strasbourg, a city of history with many treasures worth seeing at least once. Follow our guide, we've put together a small selection of must-sees that will...
Looking for your next weekend destination? Look no longer than Strasbourg, a city of history with many treasures worth seeing at least once. Follow our guide, we’ve put together a small selection of must-sees that will delight your eyes throughout your stay.
Strasbourg Notre-Dame Cathedral
Standing proudly in the heart of the Grande Île, this building is said to be visible as far as the Vosges mountains and the Black Forest. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries and in Gothic style, the cathedral will offer your gaze, among its remarkable points of interest, nine classified works.
The Rohan Palace
Near the cathedral, you will come across this sublime building which houses three museums. They respectively focus on fine arts, decorative arts and archaeology. The architecture of the site is worth the detour in itself, as are the various apartments and salons open to visit.
The Vauban Dam
An unmissable viewpoint awaits you on the canals and covered bridges, from the Vauban Dam also known as the Grande Écluse. Built at the end of the 17th century, it could flood the entire southern front of the city if needed. At the top, you will enjoy a panoramic terrace.
The Cave des Hospices Civils de Strasbourg
Wine lovers, this place will meet the expectations of your palate. A bonus: it holds, protected in a cask, the oldest white wine in the world!
The Alsace Museum
A true journey back in time to the region and its traditions awaits you there. Housed in a typical Alsatian building, it traces life in the Alsatian countryside in the 18th and 19th centuries through many typical objects.
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Organised around a vast nave distributing thematic spaces, the MAMCS covers over 5,000 m². You can take a break at its restaurant between cultural discoveries.
Navigation on the Canals
The canals surrounding and crossing Strasbourg can offer you interesting viewpoints to understand the structure and thus the history of the city. Tours are offered on riverboats. Let yourself be carried by the current!
The Neustadt
Built when the city was German, the Neustadt district is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If at first glance you take it for just any other district, take an interest in the architectural details. The Place de la République in particular will demonstrate the interest of the walk.
La Petite France
Let us continue with the city’s second wonder classified by UNESCO: the La Petite France quarter! Several canals cross it from the covered bridges that delimit it to the west. You will be able to admire half-timbered houses and dine in a number of restaurants.
The Grande Île
It would have been unfair not to mention the third Strasbourg treasure that has been classified by UNESCO. The Grande Île constitutes the heart of the city centre and features remarkable architectural elements in most of its streets.
The list is far from exhaustive: Strasbourg is a city where it is difficult to get bored! The surrounding nature also offers numerous rivers and lakes, as well as an ideal setting for bike rides. Additionally, a stay at the end of the year will allow you to visit its famous Christmas market. All that remains is to book your weekend!
