WHAT TO SEE
• The UNESCO-listed city centre, including its cathedral, Petite France district and half-timbered houses
• Exceptional architecture and urbanism in the Neustadt district, built between 1871 and 1914
• The refinement and friendliness of shopping in the Carré d’Or district
• The unique atmosphere at the immense Christmas market, the oldest in France
• The Strasbourg Mon Amour! ten-day Valentine’s festival to celebrate lovers
WHAT TO DO
• A Batorama boat-tour with commentary on the river
• Gourmet walking tours focusing on typical products with "Food and City Tours"
• The mini-train exploring the picturesque old town and the romantic Petite France
• The city by bike on the largest cycle network in France, also open to Segways
• Shopping in the city centre
WHAT TO TASTE
• Sauerkraut in white wine with salty and smoked meat
• Flammekueche tart with cream, cheese, bacon and onions
• Alsace wines and eaux-de-vie
• Chocolates from Pâtisserie Christian, blending modernity and tradition
• Mireille Oster's gingerbread paradise
WHAT TO BRING BACK
• Bottles of Alsatian wine, beer or eaux-de-vie
• Kouglopf Alsatian brioche or Bredele Christmas cookies
• A Terrine or Kouglopf mould by a local potter
• Tablecloths decorated with flowers, embroidery, pastel or sequins
• A variety of tasty cheeses, including Munster
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