French Strasbourg with a German Soul

What to Expect

Old and New Strasbourg
Despite the fact that the province of Alsace "migrated" back and forth from Germany to France 8 times, both sides carefully preserved the architectural heritage of the city. During your walk, you will see beautiful buildings dating from the 9th to the 18th century. You will visit the famous Strasbourg Cathedral Notre-Dame - the religious landmark of the city, whose decoration and view from the tower are very impressive. Wander through the cozy "Petite France" - an interesting district in the historic part of the city, where there are charming canals and magnificent old mansions. And then compare the appearance of this side of Strasbourg with how its other face, the residence of international organizations, looks. Believe me, there is also a lot to see there!

Alsace Stories
You will certainly hear the peculiar speech of the people of Strasbourg - an indistinguishable dialect made up of a mixture of German and French words and sounds, and I will introduce you to the habits of the locals. You will learn about what Dumas "lied" about in one of his novels and what the Strasbourg Cardinal and the House of Cagliostro have to do with it. I will tell you about the history of Lutheranism, which originated precisely in Strasbourg, and the spread of printing across Europe, and explain how the city became the residence of European institutions of international scale. Looking at the building of the European Parliament, you will understand what it resembles and symbolizes externally, see Josephine's orangery and Strasbourg's parks, and be filled with sympathy for everything Alsatian.