Strasbourg

Bibala.fr suggests a walking tour in the heart of the European capital. Leave your car at the Bateliers parking lot (€1.10/hour). You'll be very close to the pedestrian center, where you can enjoy the city on foot.

Breakfast

If you haven't had breakfast at the B&B yet, stop by Sébastien's, 300m from the parking lot and across from the Palais Rohan and your next stopover.

Perhaps you can quickly buy a boat ticket in advance and come back for breakfast if you see a lot of people...

Bateau Mouche Ride

From Sébastien's, you'll certainly be able to spot the embarkation point where the many boats stop to pick up tourists. You can buy the ticket on site. There are several tours available, but we recommend the longest, which takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. This is a wonderful introduction, with fascinating commentary throughout the journey.

Strasbourg Cathedral

Construction began in 1000 and lasted over 500 years. Until the mid-19th century, at 143 meters high, it was the tallest Christian building in the world! Try to arrive by 12:00, then head to the astronomical clock, which chimes at 12:30. Admission to the cathedral is free, but there is a charge for the clock presentation.

Lunch "Au Brasseur"

Alsatian specialties, tartes flambées, and menus for all tastes. Plus, craft beers and a unique experience!
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University Palace

For the more adventurous, walk towards the Neustadt (new town) and admire the University Palace. You might even be able to go inside. This is where the first session of the Council of Europe was held.

Place Kléber

Back to the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, head to Place Kléber. Jean-Baptiste Kléber was a French general, born in Strasbourg, who distinguished himself during the French Revolutionary Wars. This is Strasbourg's main square, where you can admire the enormous Christmas tree during the holiday season.

Place Gutenberg

Although Gutenberg was born in Mainz, Germany, it is said that it was in Strasbourg that he invented the printing press.

La Petite France

The location is exceptional and one of the most famous in Strasbourg. One option for lunch would be to stop at the "Baeckeoffe d'Alsace" to taste the specialty of the same name, just after the cathedral, and cross the Grande Île in the opposite direction (Place Gutenberg, Place Kléber, Palais Universitaire).

Video by Lorent Deutsch

For a slightly more unusual visit to Strasbourg