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Strolling in Strasbourg

12/27/2019

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Continuing our journey towards the Black Forest for Christmas, we stopped in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region of France. We were met by our AirBnB host Christian at “Logement 2 pieces a Strasbourg Neudorf” that was located in a busy part of town that reminded us of Commonwealth Ave near Boston University.
Even though the apartment was in a commercial building with lots of doctors’ offices, it turned out to be a comfortable and convenient place to stay, with a great supermarket, artisan bakery, and efficient tram line into the old city just a few steps away. After a quick shopping stop we hopped on the tram and headed into “Petite France” - a quaint part of Strasbourg with covered bridges, canals, and picturesque streets.
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The center of Strasbourg is literally an island ("Grande Île") surrounded by rivers. We found it odd that the tram did not stop at either of the two stops on the island - the tram announcement said “for security reasons” - and at every bridge there was a security checkpoint. We learned later that there was a terrorist attack at last year’s Christmas Market...so sad. It didn't seem to dampen the mood of the city - the "Christkindelsmärik" was in full gear. The Strasbourg Cathédrale de Notre Dame is massive and one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in all of Europe.

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On our final night in Strasbourg we tracked down some tasty local wines at Oenosphere where we learned that Riesling from Alsace is actually dry (French: “sec”, German: “trochen”). They shared the insider’s pick for the city’s best Tarte Flambée - a super-thin-crust Alsatian flatbread made with crème fraiche instead of cheese. We got to the tiny La Binchstub just as it opened and were able to get seats at the bar as long as we promised to be finished by "7 and a half". ​Richard got the "Traditionelle" with onions and "lardons" (smoky French bacon). Nancy opted for the savory/sweet combination of Bleu d'Auvergne cheese, pear, and "roquette" (aka arugula). Both were phenomenal with the generous pours of Alsacian Riesling and Pinot Gris.

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Before leaving Strasbourg we toured the Museum of Decorative Arts and the adjoining Palais Rohan where we imagined what the days before Christmas might be like in the courts of Louis XV and Napoleon.

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Robin Durgin
12/31/2019 07:22:10 am

Happy New Year. So glad that u 2 amazing souls r haveing a great adventure.

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Rick M Micciulla
12/31/2019 09:15:46 am

So glad you’re having a wonderful fun journey! Enjoy! 😆👍🍕🍕

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Joy
12/31/2019 10:57:42 am

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

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Kathy Roy
12/31/2019 09:49:48 pm

Continued exciting travels in the New Year!!!

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Sandra
1/1/2020 06:56:44 am

It must be magical at this time of year.
Happy new year. ❤️

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TLAM
1/4/2020 08:44:27 am

Nan and Richard,
I have never been a social media person but I check your blog regularly and covet each and every adventure- especially, admittedly, the food! Thank you both for being such amazing travelers and taking us all along with you to live everyone's dream. Miss you both but enjoying traveling along with you. Thank you for sharing.

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