{"id":7499,"date":"2024-08-05T10:24:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=trip&p=7499"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:43:12","slug":"strasbourg-and-the-alsace-region","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/trip\/strasbourg-and-the-alsace-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Strasbourg et la r\u00e9gion d'Alsace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strasbourg is the largest city of the Alsace Region in northeastern part of France<\/strong><\/a> and the official seat of the European Parliament. The Alsace Region which surrounds the city, and the famous Wine Route west and south of the city, offers great rural landscapes of sprawling vineyard covered hills, picturesque Medieval Villages, and impressive castles and palaces. Strasbourg is located on the banks of the Ill River near the German-France border where it intersects with the Rhine River. The 2,000 years city history, the mix of French and German cultures, the location near the Rhine River, the magnificent rural surroundings, and the great wines, makes Strasburg a highly popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n

When visiting Strasburg start with the charming historic city center in the Grande Ile, the Grand Island, and the picturesque medieval Petite Franch district with its winding narrow cobbled allies, beautiful squares, small canals, and half-timbered houses.
\nAdmire the magnificent Medieval churches and the elegant 18e<\/sup> buildings and palaces, and enjoy the small shops presenting Alsatian crafts, the Alsatian taverns, and the small cafes.<\/p>\n

Visit the Strasbourg Gothic Cathedral<\/strong><\/a> with its famous Astronomical Clock and automated figures display, enjoy the beautiful stained-glass windows, and the city landscapes from the cathedral high tower. Stroll the Medieval Ponts Couverts bridges with their four towers and admire the other magnificent bridges on the Ill and Rhine Rivers.<\/p>\n

The city is known for its great museums of Fine Arts and Archeology including the magnificent 18e<\/sup> si\u00e8cle Rohan <\/strong>Palace<\/strong><\/a> home to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Archaeological Museum, and the impressive Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/a> (MAMCS).<\/p>\n

In addition to the cathedral visit the beautiful Gothic churches of Strasburg such as the\u00a0Romanesque\/Gothic\u00a0St. Etienne Church, the large\u00a0St. Thomas Church, the Gothic\u00a0St. Pierre-le-Jeune\u00a0with its crypt dated to the 7e<\/sup> century and the 14e<\/sup> century frescoes, and others.<\/p>\n

Stroll Strasburg’s main city’s squares, Place Kleber, Place Republique, and Place Gutenberg, and admire the 15e<\/sup> century Kammerzell House, a typical Alsatian half-timbered building considered the most beautiful house in Strasbourg.<\/p>\n