Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament.
Strasbourg has a rich architectural history and the entire city center of Strasbourg is classified as world heritage.
We recommend you stay in Strasbourg for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- The Strasbourg Cathedral, a main tourist attraction. It is the sixth-tallest church in the world and the highest still-standing structure built in the Middle Ages.
- Petite-France, located on the Grande Île (Main Island). See the beautiful canals and cascades with the medieval houses and baroque sandstone buildings.
- Visit the Barrage Vauban and from its roof see the beautiful panoramic view of Les Ponts Couverts (Covered bridges).
- Place Kléber, the largest square at the center of the city.
- Visit The European Parliament
About 75 km south of Strasbourg, stay a night in Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and renowned for its well preserved old town and architectural landmarks.
About 165 km west north of Strasbourg visit Metz, the capital of the Lorraine region.
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