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Strasbourg: Top 10 most instagrammable spots

Strasbourg is our home base. But also, and more importantly, it is a beautiful city (objectively speaking, of course!). It attracts visitors from all over the world no matter the season, and not just for the famous Christmas Market. Strasbourg also has a rich cultural heritage: the Grande Île, which is the historical city center, and […]

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Where to stay in Warsaw: PURO Hotel

PURO is a contemporary boutique design hotel in the center of Warsaw. It is located just a stone’s throw from the famous Palace of Culture and Science. JEMS Architekci are behind the conception of the modern and geometric seven-floor building, while the decor was imagined by London design studio De Salles Flint. The interior designers […]

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Exploring Warsaw: our best things to do

From the cobbled streets and colorful façades of the Old Town, the booming business district dotted with modern skyscrapers, the young and artistic borough of Praga, the lush royal Łazienki park, and a wide array of museums, Warsaw is looking to the future while remembering its history. Warsaw takes you by surprise. It is the embodiment […]

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Walk around in Strasbourg: parc de l’Orangerie

The Orangerie park is the oldest and largest public park in Strasbourg. Locals love to recharge their batteries in this 64-acre green lung, located right next to the European institutions. Visitors particularly appreciate the park’s long, shaded walks, the gardens, the Pavillon Joséphine, the Temple of Love, the lake lined with weeping willows, and the […]

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2 days in Strasbourg: things to do

Are you planning a weekend in Strasbourg? We’ve prepared a 48-hour itinerary that will allow you to soak of the atmosphere of the city’s different neighborhoods, explore the must-see sights, and make the most of your stay. Check out the summary of the itinerary below. Day 1: the Cathedral, the city center & la Petite […]

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Where to stay in Stockholm: Hotel J

Hotel J is located on the waterside at Nacka Strand, east of Stockholm, and was named after the J class sailing yachts of the America’s Cup. The decor is consistently nautical, throughout all the rooms and common areas. The pared-down style combines Scandinavian design with elements inspired by Newport yacht clubs: a palette of white, red, […]

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Japan: our travel diary

Exploring Japan was one of the most memorable travel experiences of our lives. We were inspired, bewildered, enchanted, and fascinated, all at once. Our first trip captivated us so much that we chose the same destination for our honeymoon the very next year. Several years later, we still love taking a walk down memory lane, […]

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Where to stay in Strasbourg: our guide

Strasbourg is a comfortably sized and accessible city that is perfect for a city trip or a weekend stay. Since the city center is largely pedestrian with a well-developed public transportation network, it’s very easy to walk around from one neighborhood to the next. You’ll have no problem finding a neighborhood that suits your wants and needs […]

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A pizzeria in Strasbourg: Insieme

Insieme is a Neapolitan pizzeria just a stone’s throw from Saint-Maurice church and the Botanical Garden, in Strasbourg’s Neustadt quarter. On the menu, you will find antipasti, salads, 14 different pizzas – or rather pizze, with either burrata or mozzarella di bufala – as well as homemade desserts. Drinks-wise, the aperitivi, cocktails, wine, beer, cola, lemonade, and coffee […]

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Exploring Munich: our best things to do

Munich is world famous for the Oktoberfest and for its many breweries, its baroque churches, and its legendary football (soccer) club, which recently won the Bundesliga championship. A stay in the Bavarian capital allows you to go beyond the stereotypes and see its true colors.  The name Munich comes from a monastery that was founded there in the […]

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Strasbourg: Top 10 best views of Neustadt

Neustadt is the former imperial German quarter of Strasbourg and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This “new town” was built between 1871 and 1918 to turn Strasbourg into a showcase of Prussian power, at a time when Alsace was a part of the German empire. The borough is the result of an ambitious town planning […]

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A specialty coffee shop in Strasbourg: Mokxa 

The Mokxa team define themselves as “roasters of fine coffees”. Their artisanal and well-reasoned approach is accessible to everyone, whether you’re a coffee expert or just a coffee lover. The decor of the café is light and warm, the friendly atmosphere is contagious, and the coffee is delicious. As soon as we pass the doorstep, […]

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9 places to see wisteria in bloom in Strasbourg

Wisteria season, or wisteria hysteria, is a symbol of spring and a sign that summer is approaching, much like when the magnolias or cherry blossoms are in bloom. A few façades drape themselves in colorful natural garlands, climbing clusters, and shawls of opulent blossoms. Terraces and arbors don a fleeting robe of lilac or white.Wisteria season isn’t just […]

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8 brunch spots in Strasbourg

Halfway between breakfast and lunch, brunch is the perfect occasion to enjoy a relaxing morning with your love or catch up with friends or family over a delicious meal. We’ve picked out 8 places to have brunch in Strasbourg during the weekend. Whatever your preference – pancakes, avocado toast, smoothies, danishes, eggs and bacon, all-you-can-eat […]

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Strasbourg through the seasons: pont d’Auvergne

Built at the end of the 19th century and renovated in 2007, the pont d’Auvergne spans the river Ill between place de l’Université and avenue de la Liberté. It is aligned with the axis running from the Palais Universitaire to place de la République, in Strasbourg’s historical Neustadt quarter. Whereas the silhouette of St. Paul’s church towers […]

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Where to stay in Strasbourg: Hotel Tandem

Hotel Tandem is an eco-friendly boutique hotel located on place de la Gare, right next to Strasbourg Central Station, and just 5 minutes from the historical quarter of la Petite France. The hotel’s 70 comfortable rooms are spread out over five floors in a beautifully renovated late 19th-century building built with pink sandstone from the Vosges […]

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Valentine’s Day in Strasbourg: 5 romantic places

Thanks to its Valentine’s Day-themed festival Strasbourg Mon Amour, Strasbourg is known as “The Capital of Love”. The city is located in Alsace, France’s most welcoming region (according to Booking.com), making it the ideal destination for a date night or a romantic getaway for two not just in mid-February, but all year round! We’ve picked […]

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Strasbourg through the seasons: place de la République  

Place de la République is a square located in the heart of the Neustadt quarter, Strasbourg’s former imperial German neighborhood, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The center of the square is occupied by a public garden, which is perfect to stroll or lounge about in. The blossoming magnolias in springtime and the golden foliage of […]

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Strasbourg Christmas Market 2022

The magic of Christmas is back in Strasbourg from November 25th to December 24th, 2022! More than 300 stalls, miles of Christmas lights and lots of events are sure to create an atmosphere of wonder and enchantment all over town. Here is an overview of this year’s festivities. More than 300 stalls  Just like during the 2021 Christmas […]

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A walk in the forest and along the Rhine: La Wantzenau

Set off on a nature walk in La Wantzenau, through the forest and along the Rhine, only a fifteen-minute drive from de Strasbourg. Starting point: La Wantzenau, 12 km from Strasbourg  There are several parking options in La Wantzenau: by the river Ill (quai des Bateliers, by the bridge across the Ill) and faubourg du Capitaine d’Alençon (on the […]