Strasbourg is just a 3-hr train ride from Paris, but it seems worlds away. This Alsatian city is a beautiful blend of French and German. And, that may be because it has lived under both flags at different times in its existence. Strasbourg is blessed with eleven great museums. Here is a glimpse of what […]
Remarkable Cathedrals of Northern France
Remarkable Cathedrals of Northern France The medieval cathedrals of northern France are marvels of craftsmanship, designed and created with incredible skill. Centuries later we still gaze at them in awe. Four that I find remarkable are in Strasbourg, Tours, Bourges and Laon. And for more even more beautiful cathedrals, you should read this post about […]
A Saturday in Strasbourg, France
One of the most memorable Saturdays I have ever had was spent strolling around the international city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg is located in Alsace-Lorraine, a region on the Franco-German border. Though Alsace-Lorraine has fallen under both German and French jurisdiction throughout its history, it has been a part of France since 1945. Strasbourg, it’s principle city, […]