This is a picturesque area in Strasbourg on the Grande Ile, and recognized as a UNESCO World…read moreHeritage Site since 1988. It was named "Petite France," as it was the hospital area where the soldiers with the "French Disease" were sent in the 15th century (actually syphilis). The district was rebuilt after WWII and you can see the half-timbered house from the 16th & 17th centuries, with narrow streets, canals and bridges. This charming area is referred to as the Venice of the North, and when we visited in December, it was festively decorated for Christmas.

This must be the best part visiting Strasbourg, France!…read more There are so much to see, shops, Notre Dame of Strasbourg, Tanner's Guild. We didn't eat here for lunch or dinner, we have a boat to go to and they're FREE. We did a walking tour here! We like Strasbourg in general, not just that area, but because it was the center of the European Union and many other European organizations. Influenced by both German and French architecture and has a fascinating history. What we like most about it were the storks nest, LOTS & LOTS of them. They keep coming back at the same nest, during spring, and fly south for the winter.

From the owner: Un haut lieu de tourisme La rue Mercière est située au coeur du vieux quartier historique de…read moreStrasbourg et se trouve dans l'alignement de la face principale de la cathédrale. Dans ce haut lieu du tourisme alsacien, la rue vie au gré des portraitistes, musiciens et autres artisans d'art qui exercent aux yeux de tous dans cette rue très fréquentée. Les bars de la rue proposent de larges terrasses sur la rue piétonne et dont les touristes sont très friands afin d'y faire une halte rafraîchissante dans leur découverte de la cité strasbourgeoise.

Upscale, new chocolate and tea shop!…read more Local specialty cookies and chocolates, packaged and ready to take home (like what I purchased). On the corner in a busy pedestrian area in the old city. Loads of cafés and shopping nearby.

lovely chocolate shop with multiple tea options. Many prepackaged box options. I went at 6:30 pm…read moreand most of the macaroons were gone, I took that as a good sign and bought the rest. I was not disappointed.

Great traditional regional food! Salmon was excellent and the Baeckeoffe (ham & potatoes) was very…read moregood.