Half-timbered houses in Petit France, a soaring Gothic cathedral, and Alsatian charm where France meets Germany.
Strasbourg is the capital of Europe – home to the European Parliament and European Court of Human Rights, an Alsatian city where French and German cultures blend uniquely. Its Christmas market is Europe's oldest.
Best time to visit
May–September (warm) or December (Christmas market) — winter beautiful but cold
Top sights & experiences
- 🏘️ La Petite France — Canals & Half-Timbered Houses
- ⛪ Notre-Dame Cathedral — Rose Sandstone
- 🎄 Christmas Market — Europe's Oldest (since 1570)
- 🏛️ European Parliament — Democracy in Practice
- 🍷 Alsatian Wine Route
- 🥨 Tarte Flambée & Choucroute
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