Those who have found a
vacation rental in Alsace should definitely set aside some time to go and explore the stunning city of Strasbourg. Over 2,000 years old, it is located in the east of France, on the border between
France and
Germany. As a border city, it is a mish-mash of different cultural influences and is also UNESCO-awarded and famously lovely. The Old Town is a maze of pretty little streets lined in buildings that represent a variety of different periods and architectural styles from the Middle Ages to the period of the
Art Nouveau era and half-timbered houses and explosions of colourful blooms line the waterways located throughout the city. All in all, it is simply utterly picturesque and steeped in history and culture. It is gasp-inducingly pretty and it is well-worth spending a day or two wandering around and taking in all that it has to offer.
One of the most beautiful highlights of this gorgeous place is the
Palais Rohan de Strasbourg. A former residence of the prince-bishops and the cardinals of the House of Rohan, which was an ancient French noble family originally from Brittany, it is now one of the city’s most important (if not
the most important) landmarks and attractions. Located next to the Cathedral of Strasbourg, it is a masterclass in the French Baroque and an exceptional beauty.