Bonjour! This week’s carte postale comes from Strasbourg, located near the border with Germany in the Grand Est (Alsace) region of France.
- Between 1870 and 1945, Strasbourg switched between France and Germany four times
- Although the roofs from the bridges over the Ill River (bottom left) were removed in 1784, they are still called Ponts Couverts (covered bridges), or Gedeckte Brücken in German
- Construction on the Cathédrale Notre Dame (right) began in 1015 and was completed over 400 years later in 1439
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Have you been to Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is next on my list of cities to visit in France (well, one day!) Have you been there? Please share your memories and suggestions – I’d love to hear from you!
Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt!
Yes, I’ve been there several times — it’s not far from Frankfurt, after all — and so far I have posted four blog entries about it: opera, boat trip, train travel and chocolate museum. I was planning on going there again this spring, but then corona interfered. https://operasandcycling.com/category/france/strasbourg/
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So lucky you live so close to Strasbourg – I hope you get to go there again soon. I just read your informative posts – I like the variety of things to see and do. I love your pictures, too (the gorgeous train station looks like a destination in itself!) I’ve taken notes 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing, Don!
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I’ve been to Strasbourg twice, both times for the world-famous Christmas markets. It’s truly a magical place in a magical region of France, and the city is a great base for day trips to quaint, smaller cities and villages like Colmar, Eguisheim, and Riquewihr. Hope you can go for the winter holidays some time!
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I’ve heard about those lovely Christmas markets – so cool that you’ve been to Strasbourg twice so far and during winter! 🌲 Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
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I have a Riquewihr postcard to share… stay tuned 👍🏼
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Can’t wait!
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When I lived in Metz, I was about 1hr 45mins away from Strasbourg and I had some fabulous weekends there. I never made it to the Christmas market, unfortunately. Maybe one day, in the future!
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So lucky that you got to spend many weekends in Strasbourg! From what I’ve heard, the Christmas markets there seem enchanting!🎄
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