Top 5 things to do in Strasbourg
Its French and German influences make the capital of Alsace a city with a unique identity in Europe. Stroll through the streets of Strasbourg to discover it in all its facets. And to not miss the must-sees, here are the top 5 places to visit!
A true jewel of Gothic architecture in pink sandstone, it will impress you with its dimensions. Its spire, one of the highest in Europe, peaks at 142 meters.
And arriving at 66 meters high, after climbing 330 steps, you will have a panoramic view of Strasbourg, the Vosges and the Black Forest!
Our Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole hotel is only 15 minutes away on foot!
It is also a witness to the princely art of living of the 18th century. You will be seduced by its simplicity and the harmony of its proportions.
Stroll along the canals of the Ill, in a real postcard setting, with its shaded squares, these bridges and the protective Vauban dam.
Also take a tour of the Palais de l'Europe, the Palais des Droits de l'Homme, or the Lieu d'Europe, housed in an 18th-century villa, a place for discussions and exhibitions.
It also houses a small zoo, numerous works of art and remarkable buildings.
The post-Haussmann district, which combines Italian neo-Renaissance, Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic styles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a stroll around Place de la République with its monumental Palais du Rhin and Avenue de la Liberté, the Champs-Élysées of Strasbourg, before taking a tour of the Bains municipales!
You can also discover Alsatian drinks in the Verrière lounge of the Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole.
La Grande Île
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg
It is impossible to visit Strasbourg without admiring its majestic cathedral and its treasures.A true jewel of Gothic architecture in pink sandstone, it will impress you with its dimensions. Its spire, one of the highest in Europe, peaks at 142 meters.
And arriving at 66 meters high, after climbing 330 steps, you will have a panoramic view of Strasbourg, the Vosges and the Black Forest!
Our Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole hotel is only 15 minutes away on foot!
The Palais Rohan
Former residence of the bishops of Rohan, it now houses three museums: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts.It is also a witness to the princely art of living of the 18th century. You will be seduced by its simplicity and the harmony of its proportions.
La Petite France
A picturesque district
The district of La Petite France is the ideal place to stroll through the cobbled streets and discover my half-timbered houses typical of Alsace.Stroll along the canals of the Ill, in a real postcard setting, with its shaded squares, these bridges and the protective Vauban dam.
The European district
A symbolic place
You will appreciate the architecture of the European Parliament, with its elliptical shape and its extraordinary dimensions. Also to see in the evening, when it is illuminated.Also take a tour of the Palais de l'Europe, the Palais des Droits de l'Homme, or the Lieu d'Europe, housed in an 18th-century villa, a place for discussions and exhibitions.
Parc de l'Orangerie
Relaxation break
The oldest park in the city is perfect for recharging your batteries! With its French-style promenade, English-style facilities, artificial lake and waterfall, it's the favourite park of the people of Strasbourg!It also houses a small zoo, numerous works of art and remarkable buildings.
La Neustadt
The post-Haussmann district, which combines Italian neo-Renaissance, Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic styles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a stroll around Place de la République with its monumental Palais du Rhin and Avenue de la Liberté, the Champs-Élysées of Strasbourg, before taking a tour of the Bains municipales!
You can also discover Alsatian drinks in the Verrière lounge of the Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole.
