Place d’Austerlitz - The name itself signifies the city’s historical role as a hub of convergence and meeting point. (The sculpture was unveiled by Roland Ries, the Mayor of Strasbourg, in October 2012).

Strasbourg - Kugelhopf is a prominent Alsatian culinary delight, second only to choucroute garnie. This tall, fluted coffee bread, lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, is mild in flavor and traditionally served before weddings and other ceremonies. Available year-round, it can be found in most Alsatian bakeries and is perfect for any time of day, pairing well with coffee, tea, and liqueurs like kirsch.

Strasbourg - At Place du Château, near the cathedral, you’ll find a bronze model of the cathedral, weighing 200 kilos, built in 2015 to mark the millennium of the cathedral’s foundations. Nearby, on the ground, lies the Vault for the Future (Caveau du Futur), a monument of “future archaeology”.

Strasbourg - Cathedral neighborhood
Situated on Strasbourg’s highest point, the cathedral is the city’s iconic monument. Its pink sandstone facade, standing 66 meters tall, showcases architectural styles from the 13th to the 15th century. It is the second tallest cathedral in France.

Cour du Corbeau - As early as 1528, “La Cour du Corbeau” was home to a hotel named “Zum Rappen”, and it appears to be one of the few European architectural ensembles originally designed as a hotel.

Strasbourg - An oriel, or “bow window” in English, is a curved bay window that extends beyond the exterior wall of a building, providing additional space and a broader view of the outside.

Strasbourg - What to eat? A selection of Alsatian sweets including bredeles, pâte à tartiner, chocolates (including bretzels and kouglofs), guimauves, and pâtes de fruits.

Strasbourg - Pain d’épices, or gingerbread, encompasses a variety of baked goods typically flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, or cinnamon, and sweetened with honey, sugar, or molasses. It is especially popular during the winter, particularly at the Christmas market.