One of France’s most underrated cities is Strasbourg. This picturesque city on situated on the Ill River where it meets the river Rhine, is known for not only its historical sights, but for being the capital of the European Union If you’re the city type who would rather experience culture at a less “touristy” level, I suggest Strasbourg. One drawback to going to a place that is not a major tourist attraction is the lack of information on a place. There aren’t many Strasbourg travel guides available, so I’ve decided to create this Strasbourg travel guide.

Being close to the German border, Strasbourg is the French city with German flair. With signs in both French and German, beer and wine being equally popular, and the side availability of choucroute (French for sauerkraut,) you almost wonder what country you’re really in. Keep this in mind if you’ve never been to Europe, because many people can find this disorienting and can almost making Strasbourg travel kind of stressful!

While there you’ll want to check out Strasbourg Cathedral, pictured above, which is a beautiful example of Europe’s finest Gothic architecture. Strasbourg is also a great place to stop if you plan on going on a day trip to Baden Baden or Heidelburg.

There are many different things to do in Strasbourg. For those interested in traveling Strasbourg by bike, there are many places to rent a bike in Strasbourg. With over 400 km of bicycle paths, Strasbourg is a considered a bicycle friendly location. As stated before, Strasbourg is located on the Ill river. That being said, one of the best ways to see the city is to take a cruise. By taking a cruise, visitors can see the beautiful architecture of La Petit France. La Petit France, an island surrounded by bridges and canals, is a very gorgeous neighborhood with beautiful timbered houses. The neighborhood is filled with the inviting aromas of nearby restaurants and planters are always bursting with whatever is in bloom. For those looking for other things to do in Strasbourg, there is large, two-floor shopping mall called La Places des Halles which is filled with many popular stores and a grocery store.