How to Spend a Day in Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg is the center of France’s Alsace cultural region. The adorable town is easily accessible by train from major cities in France and Germany, which it borders, so it’s an attractive place to see on a day trip. Though we stayed one night in Strasbourg, if you pick and choose what you want to do, it’s possible to see the city in one day. So what is there to see and do when you’re in Strasbourg for a day?

La Petit France is Strasbourg’s biggest draw. The charming old neighborhood has traditional half-timbered houses that line the area’s canals. As you can imagine, this small area gets inundated with tourists so I recommend going as early or as late as you possibly can - in this way, staying one night in Strasbourg is quite advantageous. In addition to the city’s iconic vistas, you’ll also find plenty of places to eat and relax in La Petit France. For instance, Square Louise-Weiss is a park adjacent to a canal where you can sit with a bottle of wine and enjoy the afternoon.

Just on the perimeter of La Petit France, you’ll find the Barrage Vauban, a 17th century military dam that protected Strasbourg from flooding. Today you can find some small exhibits with sculptures and a terrace where you can see a nice view of the river and the historical center. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).