Strasbourg – the cosmopolitan and multicultural city in France

The cosmopolitan and multicultural city of Strasbourg which is the capital of Alsace has for many centuries been one of France’s financial and cultural capitals. Strasbourg plays host to various important European Union institutions, thus there is a huge number of wealthy diplomats, as well as shops, clubs, restaurants and other attractions to cater for their leisure needs. With the high student population in Strasbourg, the city has a vibrant day and nightlife, and the exciting dining scene is sure to attract a hefty number of holiday makers. When visiting Strasbourg, you can visit many tourist attractions such as enjoying the vibrant nightlife, indulging in shopping, and participating in various events that are hosted in the city. Visitors who love music can flock to the many nightclubs and pubs, while those who prefer to enjoy in a quiet way can take time to visit the various museums or attend an opera show.

Cathedral de Notre-Dame, Strasbourg / Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by frank müller

If you are in Strasbourg with your family, you can pay the La Vaisseau museum where the kids can enjoy the exciting displays at the science museum. Besides the La Vaisseau, the Musee de L’Oeuvre Notre-Dame Museum is another enthralling attraction that is popular with tourists who love culture and history. Originally part of a cathedral, the museum is currently an archive that curates various renaissance artifacts such as sculptures and paintings. If you love the outdoors, you can take a bike tour of the most popular attractions with tourists in Strasbourg. A bike tour through Faubourgs is a sure way to experience the stunning beauty of the architecture, and cultures of Strasbourg’s suburbs of Neudorf and Neuhorf.

Another exciting way to enjoy Strasbourg’s attractions while on holiday in France is to go for shopping. The city is a classic shopper’s paradise with numerous restaurants and shops in the city center. One major attraction for the throngs of tourists and residents of Strasbourg who are keen to shop is Place des Halles. It is located a short distance away from the city center and is endowed with over 100 shops as well as restaurants and pubs. If you are looking for affordable outlets to buy local fabrics and technology gadgets, there are numerous shopping outlets in rue des Juifs and rue de la Lanterne whicha are all situated in Place des Halles. Visitors who are interested in the high-end market can get classy designer wear from Galaries Lafayettes, while those who have an expensive taste for food and wines can try out the Norma where there is a fabulous collection of foodstuffs and champagne.

There is a wide variety of nightlife activities that Strasbourg has to offer. You can choose from electrifying nightclubs such as Bar Le Zoo and La Salamandre, or exciting bars and pubs such as Acade’mie de la Bie’re and Café Brandt, or party up in the rocking discotheques such as Le Chat Noir, Le Chalet, and Le Retro. They all offer exquisite drinks and arrange for live performances to keep their patrons fully entertained. You can also enjoy theatre and opera performances at Theatre National de Strasbourg and the numerous opera houses in the city.

Written by Mike who writes for www.frenchtravelguide.co.uk and enjoys blogging about his day trips to London at www.londondaytrip.co.uk you can follow him on twitter @payt

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