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.

as you enter town signs point to the tourist office, a circular structure built over the river Oos,…read morea one-stop resource for everything to see/do in Baden-Baden and the Black Forest (the largest single wooded area in Germany) studded with resort towns and sanatoriums promoting spa cures. a year-round sporting playground (Europe summer capital in 1800s), Baden sports elegant casinos, theater, music, art fests, nature reserves, lakes, moors and hiking-paragliding-skiing holidays. aside from 2 public thermal baths (Friedrichsbad & Caracalla), there are boutique hotels with their own hot spring spas. been spending time in recent years visiting friends and researching micro-wineries in Strasbourg, France and Baden is a short 45 minute drive on the autobahn. have taken advantage of the proximity to visit the spa each week when here and to explore. je recommande fortement d'aller quand vous etes dans la région de Alsace.

Beautiful building inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Elegant interior of Belle Epoque theme…read more Magnificent chandeliers filling the non-smoking galleries of poker, blackjack, roulette, and, slot machines. Courteous greeters, dealers, and, pit bosses. Gorgeous bar and restaurant serving exquisite martinis and savory bites. Mandatory jackets for men and no shorts nor flip-flops allowed. Intoxicating were my nights at Casino Baden Baden! CHEERS!

Casino opens in afternoon so we got tour of rooms and history. If you want to gamble/drink/etc…read morethere is a dress code for men and women so check it out in advance. "With its French roots and the premises in the classical Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, which was equipped in the 19th century with ornately decorated rooms modeled after royal French palaces, it represents a tradition unique in Germany. It is only here that the iconic international casino flair can be found." You get the vibes that 'James Bond' would fit right in along with his female companion.

Originally a 13-th century Dominican convent and later a public baths building, the Unterlinden…read moreMuseum has a tremendous collection of international and local artifacts and relics that date back to prehistoric times. The museum was established in 1849 and opened to the general public in 1853. Sculptures, artworks and the amazing Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald (sculpted and painted in 1512-1516). So many more medieval and historic items to see. Expect your tour to take at least two hours and if it's cold, keep your coat on. Much of the museum is not air conditioned or heated but there are WCs throughout. [Review 21176 overall - 95 in France - 139 of 2024.]

This museum has a beautiful collection of art. Most impressive (to me!) are the wooden panels that…read morewere behind the alter in the chapel. The Audioguides are 2 euros per person and are very much worth purchasing. Tip: You can buy a Colmar pass across the plaza at the Visitor Center for about 30 euros per person which gets you into all the museums (except the chocolate factory) as well as the train and boat tours. Worth it if you are visiting for more than one day!

Location! Location! Location! Our room faced the organic market right across the street. There is…read morea pretty amazing toy store around the corner towards the northeast. To the northwest, there is a convenient local train stop (Europa?). The hotel gave us vouchers for unlimited local train rides for the duration of our stay. There are also restaurants and bars right in the area. If you take the train east a bit to the KIT Durlacher stop, there is an awesome restaurant called Der Vogelbrau. They have amazing food there! My sister and I stayed in Room 402. It was tastefully decorated. The restroom had nice tiling and cute pictures on the wall. The bedroom wall had a giant city print. You can open the window and stick your head out to look at what's going on outside. The people at this hotel were extremely nice. They offered us glassware and plates for our room, so that we could enjoy the drinks and snacks we picked up from the market. They spoke English! Breakfast was the same every day that we were there. Deli meats, breads, and cereal. They also had some cool cheeses and spreads that I'd never seen before. Service: 5 Cleanliness: 4 Breakfast: 4 Cost: 5