Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg, France
Globotrip rating^TM: 7.2

The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 7.0
HOTELS: 7.4
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 7.2
VALUE: 7.0

CITY: Strasbourg, France
POPULATION: 273,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 39/30 · APR: 57/40 · JUL: 76/57 · OCT: 58/44
ºC: JAN: 4/-1 · APR: 14/5 · JUL: 24/15 · OCT: 14/7

Five things to see/do in Strasbourg:
Don’t miss the Strasbourg Cathedral. Dating back to the 13th century, it’s one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in all of Europe.
The graceful 18th century Palais de Rohan houses three separate museums – the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archaeological Museum, and the Decorative Art Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts, Musee Archeologique, Musee des Arts Decoratifs).
Take a guided boat tour through the heart of the city’s beautiful central historic region, and discover why it’s considered a UNESCO world heritage site.
Spend some time in the historic cobblestone streets of Strasbourg’s La Petite France neighborhood – a great place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
While in the Petite France neighborhood, check out Strasbourg’s covered bridges and defensive towers – a visual reminder of the city’s Medieval past. Go to the top of the tower for a great view of the surrounding historic district.

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