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Strasbourg
The second largest train station is in Strasbourg at 20 place de la Gare, in the city centre. Trains run around 20 times a days, and the 16:48 from 5 January to 4 February 2010 does not run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Eurostar trains between St Pancras International and Strasbourg have average journey times of 6 hours, 26 minutes, making travel by highspeed rail very popular and convenient. Strasbourg is popular with tourists in spring, as visitors who book tickets for this time will be able to enjoy the thousands of flowers that cover the area.
Strasbourg combines the best of German and French cultures, making it full of monuments, historic buildings and museums. The centre is the home of the gothic ‘Cathedrale de Notre Dame’, which was originally built on the site of a Roman temple. It took 300 years to construct. A museum dedicated to the cathedral and the arts from the 11th-12th centuries stands nearby. The city’s well-preserved centre makes it ideal for pedestrians and cyclists.
Points of Interest
| pic1 | Palais de Rohan South of the Notre Dame cathedral is the “Rohan Palace”. |
| pic2 | L’Ancienne Douane The medieval “Old Custom” dating from 1358 was home to the tax and port authorities, which now houses a reputable Alsatian restaurant. |
| pic3 | Orangerie There is a small zoo and children’s play area in the park limits. |
| pic4 | Stockfeld The Neuhof southern area of Strasbourg is to the north-west of this early 20th century garden city. |
| pic5 | Place de la République A central crossroads surrounded by neoclassical buildings open to the public. |
| pic6 | Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art The collection is recommended also because of its architecture. |
| pic7 | The European district The European Court of Human Rights (built by Richard Rogers in 1995), the European Parliament (built by Architecture Studio in 1999) and Council of Europe's seat (“Le Palais de l'Europe”) built by Henry Bernard in 1977 are all held here. |
| pic8 | Historical Museum This museum shows the rich history of Strasbourg and Alsace, and is housed in the historical centre. |
| pic9 | Zoological Museum The Strasbourg Zoological Museum is the oldest in France and is renowned for its aviary collection. |