Located in the Eastern region, Strasbourg is the ninth largest city in France and an ideal destination for a city break. Its old town centre was added to the UNESCO world heritage site list in 1988 and it is known as the bridge between France and Germany due to its historical and sometimes turbulent past. Through artefacts uncovered in excavations, it has been discovered that human settlement in Strasbourg started over 600,000 years ago.

Planning city breaks in Strasbourg

(Picture by Geoterranaute)

The contents of your suitcase will depend mainly on the time of year that you are travelling. The climate is typically oceanic with the hottest months lasting from June to August. The coldest months of the year are December and January with snow or rainfall usually predicted. Do not worry if you forget to pack something, because there are many shops in the city centre of Strasbourg.

Three to four days is enough to take in the highlights of what the city has to offer. Things to do include…

• Strasbourg Cathedral was completed in 1439 and it has a typical Gothic architectural appearance

• Europe’s oldest Christmas market is held in the cathedral square between November 24^th to December 24^th

• Explore the historic Le Petite neighbourhood that is a collection of cobble roads and medieval buildings

• Cycling in Strasbourg is popular and there are many shops hiring out bikes

• Bridge fanatics will be in awe at the 20 unique styles of bridge that connect the city with the Grande Ile

• The neighbouring town of Colmar is a picturesque scene that is worth exploring for the day

• Try the local dish of sauerkraut with sausages

• One of the most popular museums is Musée Alsacien, depicting all aspects of daily life from the 16^th century onwards

• L’Orangerie Park is especially popular with families but suits all types of travellers. It contains walking paths, lakes, gardens and a small zoo.

• Travellers on a budget will like the botanical gardens that are free to enter

(Picture by Notfrancois)

City Break accommodation in Strasbourg

There is plenty of accommodation ranging from budget to luxury. If you are not particular about where you stay the night, it is possible just to book accommodation on the day of arrival however if you have specific requirements and are trying to stick within a budget, use online search engine to pre-book accommodation

Get around Strasbourg

If you are visiting Strasbourg as part of a longer trip and will travel to other areas within France, car leasing is the better option. Supplied by Citroen, Peugeot, and Renault, you can source suppliers and prices here.