We loved Strasbourg. It is like walking in a fairytale with gorgeous 14th and 15th century structures nestled along canals. The food was fabulous and unique mixture of German and French. If you are local to the DC area, Chez L’Auberge offers this style of food (and is one of my favorite occasion spots!)
Back to Strasbourg, we especially loved:
- Modern Art Museum: Great collection featuring some fun modern surprises and some classics (Monet, Kandinsky). It was not huge so perfect to get through with the girls and the staff was super accommodating of our stroller, etc.
- Alsatian Museum: Our daughter loved this museum and was convinced it was sleeping beauty’s house since it included both a spindle and winding stairs. The architecture of this is the really amazing part of this experience- like stepping back in time
- Carousel: The historic carousel in Plaza Gutenberg is beautiful and our girls rode every day of our 3 day stop.
- Day Trip to Colmar: If Strasbourg is a fairytale, Colmar is next level! With gorgeous pastel colors and decor, it was absolutely stunning - just a half hour train from Strasbourg
Lots of great spots for Alsatian food around the city. Two stand outs from our time:
- Mama Bubblele. Restaurant dedicated to the tarte flambé right on the river. Highly recommend the truffle brie tarte flambé and their dessert flambé. The first time we tried to go, it was full with reservation only. The second time, we made a reservation and they turned away anyone who didn’t have one - so make a reservation!
- Drunken Storky Social Club. This restaurant was super modern, hip and cool…and served food at 5 pm without reservation (many French restaurants don’t open until 7). The menu is modern + super accommodating with kids. I had a gorgeous duck dish and prasad had a Cesar. Also, their bar is stand out- I had a Paloma spritz that was fab
- Winstub Petit Venice. Beautiful meal in Colmar, we both ordered a steak dish and it was perfectly done on a skewer
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