Strasbourg City Guide

Strasbourg — Where France Meets Germany

Strasbourg straddles the Rhine border between France and Germany, and its identity blends both cultures into something uniquely Alsatian. The — the historical centre encircled by the River Ill — is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dominated by one of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals and the fairy-tale half-timbered district of . As the official seat of the European Parliament, Strasbourg is also a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation and European unity.

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• Alsatian wines — Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris — served in

Alsatian Cuisine — Choucroute, flammekueche, kougelhopf, and the unique Franco-German food culture of eastern France — on La Table.

When to Visit

• December: The (since 1570) transforms the city into a winter wonderland — France's most famous Christmas market
• Spring (April–May): Wisteria-draped Petite France, lighter crowds
• Summer: Open-air concerts and dining along the canals