in France

Strasbourg

A Franco-German crossroads of half-timbered houses and canals around a rose-hued Gothic cathedral.

Notable spots

Strasbourg Cathedral
Landmark
Rose-sandstone Gothic giant with a famed astronomical clock.
Petite France
Area
Christmas Market
Shopping

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Strasbourg in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Strasbourg Cathedral — Diliff (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia