Petit France

Petit France, an historic neighborhood filled with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, is my favorite place to stroll in Strasbourg. Situated on the corner of the Grand Île (or Main Island), the canal-filled “Little France” is brimming with hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Alsatian Museum

To learn about the art and traditions of Alsace, you should be sure to visit the Alsatian Museum in Strasbourg. Converted from ancient Alsatian homes at 23 Quai St-Nicolas, it has interesting collections of costumes, furniture, toys, jewelry, and more on display. You can also learn how half-timbered houses were built. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm every day except Tuesday, and admission is approximately $3.15-$6.30 U.S.

Audrey Riehm, Program Director

Kaysersberg

One of the most beautiful villages along the Wine Road of Alsace is Kaysersberg, set in the foothills of the Vosges mountains. Birthplace of the great humanitarian and Nobel laureate Albert Schweitzer, Kaysersberg is famous for its exceptional 16th- and 17th-century Alsatian architecture. It's also an important wine village and a place where you'll find authentic Alsatian culture. And if you come during Christmastime, you'll feel as though you stepped into a fairy tale when you see its Christmas market!

Audrey Riehm, Program Director