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Strasbourg
Seat
of the European Parliament...
 The
cosmopolitan, north-eastern city of Strasbourg is the intellectual,
cultural and economic capital of Alsace. Stylish and atmospheric,
it is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament.
Situated just west of the Rhine, Strasbourg lies at the heart
of the vital transport arteries that have linked northern and
Central Europe with the Mediterranean since Roman times.
The Grande Ile is the hub
of both ancient and modern-day Strasbourg. Boasting lively public
squares and upmarket shopping streets, it’s a great place to while
away an afternoon. Head for the Petite France area southwest of
the Grand Ile with its beautifully preserved half-timbered houses
and riverside parks for a true glimpse of Alsatian atmosphere
and charm. The magnificent Cathedrale Notre Dame looms over the
town, its pink sandstone glowing. Dating back to 1176, it offers
a breathtaking view over the city. Its spectacular stained glass
windows alone make it worth a visit. Don’t miss the Musee de l’Oeuvre
Notre-Dame either.
 The
city’s finest museum, it has a stunning collection of Romanesque,
Gothic and Renaissance sculpture in both stone and wood. The new
Musee d’Art Moderne et Contemporain houses a fine collection of
paintings and sculpture from the impressionists to the present
including works by Monet, Manet and Chagall. The Palais d’Europe,
home of the European Parliament, lies 2km north-east of the cathedral
and is open to the public for one-hour tours each weekday.
Intellectual,
cultural & economic capital of Alsace...
What makes
visiting Strasbourg a real pleasure is its low volume of car traffic.
It has the most modern tramway system in Europe as well as being
the most bicycle-friendly city in France with a 300 kilometre
network of cycling paths. What better way to see the city and
get fit after over-indulging in Alsatian specialities? With Alsace
boasting the largest collection of star-rated gastronomical restaurants
in France, there’s no doubt you’ll be eating and drinking well!
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