The second largest train station in France is located at 20 place de la Gare, in the city centre. Trains run around 40 times a week, and the 16:48 runs from 5 January to 4 February 2010 not on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Eurostar
trains between Ebbsfleet International and Strasbourg have average journey times of 6 hours, 16 minutes, making it even faster and more convenient to reach via high speed rail. The most popular time to visit is spring, because it is full of flowers which tourists will be able to see in bloom.
Strasbourg is a city that combines both German and French cultures, due to this it is filled with museums, monuments and old buildings. In the centre is the gothic ‘Cathedrale de Notre Dame’, which took 300 years to build and was originally built on top of a Roman temple in 1015. There is a museum dedicated to the cathedral and the arts between the 11th and 17th centuries nearby. It is ideal for bike tours because of its well-preserved city centre easily accessible for pedestrians.
Points of Interest
Palais de Rohan
“The Rohan Palace" south of the cathedral.
L’Ancienne Douane
Translating as the “Old Custom”, the medieval building dates from 1358 and was the house of the port and taxes authorities. It now hosts a good restaurant serving alsatian specialties.
Orangerie
A classical park containing a small free zoo featuring and an excellent playground for young children.
Stockfeld
Early 20th century garden city built in the south-east of the Neuhof (southern part of the town).
Place de la République
A central crossroad surrounded by neoclassical buildings open to the public.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Recommended also because of the architecture.
The European district
Where the Council of Europe's seat (“Le Palais de l'Europe”) built by Henry Bernard in 1977,the European Court of Human Rights built by Richard Rogers in 1995 and the European Parliament built by Architecture Studio in 1999.
Historical Museum
Located in the city's historical centre, the museum shows Strasbourg and Alsace's rich history.
Zoological Museum
Famous for its bird collection, it is the oldest in France.
Attractions
The Petit France Quarter- small area between the rivers
The many covered bridges throughout the city
The Saint-Thomas Church
The Astronomical Clock
The ARTE Television headquarters near the European district.
Top Attractions
La Rochelle Main Attractions - La Rochelle Main Attractions
Hotel De Ville
The Hotel de Ville is a 14th century gothic style must-see attraction. Within the tour you will see many Henry II staircases and the marble desk of Jean Guiton. The ancient building houses many of La Rochelle?s pieces of history.... La Rochelle, France
Musee Des Modeles Reduits
This is a one-of-a-kind museum that features 8000 square feet of exhibits that are presented in such manners as moving model trains, computer animated naval battles, and historic scenes. During a certain time of the year they allow the children to ride the train, the museum is great and has fun for all ages.... La Rochelle, France
Parc Charruyer
The Parc Charruyer is a park that was designed somewhere between 1887 and 1890. The park was built from the legacy of mademoiselle Adele Charruyer. The park encompasses a beautiful 98 acres and has a walkway that is about 2 kilometers long. Starting in 1945 they added a small animal zoo. You can take a nice stroll along the path and see rare plants, little waterways, and ducks for the children to feed.... La Rochelle, France
The Aquarium
The aquarium is one of the most popular tourist attractions in La Rochelle. This exhibit takes visitors on a two hour long journey into the depths of the seas. They have exhibits for the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic, and the tropics. The presentation is amazing, it is held in a tank of water which contains about 3 million liters. Visitors are influenced to dive into the action of about 12000 living underwater species and learn about them.... La Rochelle, France
Tour Saint Nicolas, de la Lanterne and de la Chaine
These are three defensive towers within the city of La Rochelle that were used to guard the harbor. This tower is must see because it dates back to medieval times. The tower requires visitors to climb many stairs, it is important to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared.... La Rochelle, France