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Where to visit

Where to visit in Strasbourg?

Grand Est, France

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Quick answer

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region and the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the German border, the city blends French and German culture, most notably seen in its half-timbered houses, traditional winstubs, and the stunning Gothic Strasbourg Cathedral featuring an astronomical clock.

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region and the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the German border, the...

Shortlist

A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

01

Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame) Astronomical Clock Show

1 hour | Easy | Includes entry to clock presentation and show at 12:30 PM

02

Batorama Boat Tour of canals and European Parliament

1.2 hours | Easy | Covered or open-top boat cruise through the lock gates

03

Strasbourg Historical Museum Admission

2 hours | Easy | Comprehensive overview of Alsatian history

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Good first tap

Walk through the canal-lined Petite France district and admire the soaring astronomical clock of Strasbourg Cathedral.

Best time

May to October

How to reach

Highly connected via A35 motorway. Strasbourg is a major high-speed rail hub, reachable in just 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris Gare de l'Est.

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