Breaks In Strasbourg – Strasbourg Hotels
Posted August 11, 2010 by BookingBuddy
A trip to Strasbourg is guaranteed to
be a feast for your eyes and your tastebuds. This historic city is full of
majestic cathedrals, beautiful old buildings, and quaint neighbourhoods. Enjoy
a stroll along the medieval Ponts Couverts, or spend some time admiring the
workmanship in the grand Church of Saint-Thomas. The Orangerie Park is a great
spot for a romantic stroll, while the Secrets of Chocolate museum provides a tasty
way to find out the process of chocolate-making. The Alsatian region is
well-known for its distinctive cuisine – a mix of French and German tastes.
Take some time out to enjoy heaping servings of sauerkraut, flambé tart, foie
gras and much more
See
Petite France – Strasbourg is a
picturesque city, but nowhere is it more pleasing to the eye than this little
corner. Petite France looks like it came straight out of a fairytale - it’s
full of narrow, cobbled streets, and pretty black and white buildings
overlooking canals. Fisherman and tanners used to work and live here, but these
days, you’ll find quaint little hotels and cosy restaurants, as well as the
occasional souvenir shop catering to busloads of tourists. The old Ponts
Couverts – or Covered Bridges – are situated at one end of the canals. They
have since lost the roofs that gave them their name, but are no less
picturesque.
Stay
Hotel Hannong – Make your stay in
Strasbourg as fuss-free as possible with a stay at the Hotel Hannong. The hotel
is only 10 minutes away from the TGV station, and is just a short walk away
from a tram-stop, allowing you to explore the city easily. The hotel itself is
bright, clean and modern, with beautiful painting and objet d’art adding a
touch of interest. Venture out to the rooftop terrace after dark to enjoy a stunning
view of the city, or to mingle with other guests. Room rates start from £85.
Eat
Brasserie Au Dauphin – Come to this
historic restaurant for a taste of traditional Alsatian cuisine. Start with
some foie grass, or a seafood plat, piled high with whelks, oysters and prawns.
Their specialties include sauerkraut with Riesling, served with six toppings,
and sauerkraut with fish. If you’re not one for sauerkraut, how about giving
the Rhine Boatmen Chowder a go? Made with poached fish and served with fresh
noodles and mushrooms, it’s guaranteed to have you loosening your belt at the
end of the meal.
Check here for Strasbourg travel information.
(Photo: winamax.net)
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