8 Days in Strasbourg: A Journey Through Art and History

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6 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through the enchanting city of Strasbourg. Discover world-class museums, picturesque churches, and stunning architecture. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene and indulge in the rich history of this charming French destination.

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Day 1Unveiling the Artistic Treasures: Tomi Ungerer Museum, Église réformée Saint-Paul, and Lieu d'Europe

$ 4

Tomi Ungerer Museum-International Illustration Centre

Museum dedicated to French illustrator Tomi Ungerer with both kid-friendly & erotic graphic works.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Neo-Gothic church dating from the 1890s, with 2 slender spires & ornate stained-glass windows

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Museum about Europe with a resource center & meeting space in an expansive 18th-century residence.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Nature's Oasis and Artistic Wonders: Parc de l'Orangerie and Strasbourg Museum of Fine Arts

$ 4

Flower-filled park dating to the 17th century, with boating lake, water birds & terrace restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Notable fine arts gallery on first floor of the elegant, former Bishop's Palace, built in the 1730s.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Unconventional: Château Musée Vodou, Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and St. Thomas Church

Set in a unique water tower, this museum showcases a collection of more than 1,000 voodoo artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Contemporary glass-fronted museum with modern art, photography & installations, plus a terrace cafe.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Historic Protestant church with late-Gothic design, tombs & an organ played by Mozart.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Journey to the Heart of Strasbourg: Grande-Île de Strasbourg and Église Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune

Island in the center of Strasbourg, with churches, palaces & tourist draws such as hotels & shops.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Protestant church featuring a vaulted Gothic interior, 14th-century frescoes & a verdant cloister.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5A Divine Encounter: Église Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune de Strasbourg, Église du Temple-Neuf de Strasbourg, and Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Gothic edifice, dating from the 1200s, with a 16th-century astronomical clock & a rose window.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Fun-filled Learning: Le Vaisseau and Jardin des Deux Rives

$ 4

Educational & play space including a garden with science & sensory trails, a pond & an orchard.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Large riverfront garden & cultural center with a pedestrian bridge linking French & German sides.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Indulging in Delights: Musée du Chocolat par Schaal and Alsatian Museum

$ 4

Musée du Chocolat par Schaal - Musée, Magasin d'usine & Restaurant

Small chocolate museum with historical exhibits & tastings, plus a shop, workshop & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum set in 16th- & 17th-century mansions, with displays on Alsatian art, folklore & rural life.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Immersing in History and Grandeur: Palais Rohan and Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg

Archeological & fine & decorative arts museums in grand, 18th-century palace with rococo interiors.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg

Museum tracing city's urban, social & political history with models, paintings & daily-life objects.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $16 In total

Activities & Food:Free

Transport:$16