Spring is probably the best season to explore Strasbourg. The weather is mild and often sunny, which makes this the perfect time to wander the streets of the old town. Parks and gardens are suddenly clad in bright colors, a far cry from the wintery hues of February. Blooming magnolias, cherry blossoms and wisteria add a touch of poetic […]
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 […]
Are you planning a trip to Strasbourg, but you’re not sure which time of year would best suit your interests, needs and preferences? We’ve prepared a seasonal guide to Strasbourg for you, with pros (+) and cons (-) for each season. The parliamentary sessions of the different European institutions will directly affect hotel prices and availabilities. You […]
La Maison des Ponts Couverts is located on an islet off the Ponts Couverts, in the historic old neighborhood of la Petite France in Strasbourg. It is overlooked by two fortified 14th-century towers, vestiges of the medieval city walls. In the spring, the view of the house’s arbor covered in blossoming wisteria, with Strasbourg Cathedral in the background, […]
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