Written by phileasfogg on June 12, 2009
- I first learnt about Alsace (and, by extension, about Strasbourg) when I was in school studying about the Franco-German tussles over this bit of land. Later, in college, while studying hotel management, I learnt more...
Written by phileasfogg on June 3, 2009
- Sitting at the edge of France, rubbing shoulders with Germany (and, off and on during its history, also being part of Germany), Alsace has been influenced in many ways by its neighbour. The Alsatian language,...
Written by MALUSE on March 31, 2009
- STRASBOURG, EUROPEWhen a colleague asked me if I´d accompany her and a form of 31 15/16-year-old pupils on a 2½ day excursion to Strasbourg I agreed, I knew most of the boys and girls and...
Written by kjlouden on August 24, 2004
- A city for walking
Anyone wanting to walk around Strasbourg’s old town might divide his walk into three
sections: the interior squares, the quays, and Petite France. This discussion
pertains to squares and quays. Altogether,...
Written by Bob Nicholls on September 4, 2000
- When travelling in Europe, everyone expects to see old architecture, whether it is Roman ruins, or as 'modern' as the 1800s. In fact, that is one of the joys of travelling. However, there...
Written by Bob Nicholls on September 4, 2000
- Strasbourg is a great walking city, with many pedestrian zones. The reddish Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral stands out, as do cathedrals in so many French cities and villages. The astronomical clock inside is intriguing....
Written by Bob Nicholls on September 4, 2000
- From Strasbourg, just about everyone heads south to the many charming villages on the 'Route du Vin.' Whether you plan to drink in the scenery or the wind, there are many choices....
Written by blackbirdtanya on December 30, 2004
- If you are a cheese fanatic, this is one of the many fine cheese shops Strasbourg has to offer. This one is a little outside the island portion of Strasbourg on 20 rue d'Austerlitz....
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