“ Everyone knows December. Almost nobody writes about 27 December to March, when the lights stay on, p… ”
By Margot Keller · 9 September 2026
Strasbourg,365 days a year.
Discover the soul of the Alsatian capital. A carefully chosen selection of historic addresses, quiet tables and routes to experience the city like a local.
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“ [[fait:train.paris.duree|1 hr 45 min]] from Paris Gare de l'Est, and one change from London. Routes,… ”
By Margot Keller · 9 September 2026
“ No for Strasbourg and Colmar, yes for some wine villages. Where the trains reach, where they stop, a… ”
By Margot Keller · 9 September 2026
Event
Capital of Christmas
27 November to 24 December
Step into the oldest Christmas market in France. Mulled wine and cinnamon in a city lit up for the season.
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Strasbourg in Winter: What Is Worth It After the Market
Everyone knows December. Almost nobody writes about 27 December to March, when the lights stay on, prices halv
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Romantic Weekend in Strasbourg: The Honest Guide
The best of a weekend here is free, the rest needs booking. The months to choose, the electric boat, the spas
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Strasbourg with Kids: What Actually Works, by Age
City museums are free for under 18s, the centre is entirely walkable, and one science centre fills half a day.
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