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//-->Let yourselfbe guided…tourism-alsace.comContentsIntroductionStrasbourgColmar and Mulhouse4 to 7Escape into a natural paradiseDiscover natureParks and gardensWell-being and health resortsWildlife parks and theme parksHikingCycle touring, mountain biking,high wire adventure parks, climbingHorseback packingGolf and mini-golf coursesWaterborne tourismWater sports, swimmingAirborne sportsFishingWinter sportsMulti-activity holidays8 to 17Taste unique local specialities!Gastronomy, wine seminar, cookery classesVisit the marketsMuseums of arts and traditionsTowns and villages “in bloom”, handicraftHalf-timbered houses, traditional Alsatian costumeFestivals and traditions18 to 25Lay siege to history!MuseumsLand of fortified castlesMemorial sitesReligious heritage26 to 35Practical information about AlsaceAccessAccommodationDisabled accessAlsace without the carFamily holidays in AlsaceWeekend and mini-breaksFrench lessonsFestivals, shows and eventsTourist Information OfficesTourist trails and routesMap of Alsace36 to 45The guideto your stayin AlsaceNestling between the Vosges and the Rhine, Alsace is a charminglittle region with a big reputation. At the crossroads of theGermanic and Latin worlds, it is passionate about its History,yet firmly anchored in modern Europe and open to the world.Rated as among the most beautiful in France, the Alsatiantowns and cities win the “Grand prix national de fleurissement”,“Towns in Bloom” prices every year. Through their festivals andtheir traditions, they have managed to preserve a strong identitybased on a particular way of living.World famous cuisine, a remarkably rich history, welcoming andfriendly people: in this jewel of a region there really is somethingfor everyone.To discover Alsace at your own pace, you simply have let yourselfbe inspired: surprises await you at every turn of the page.Jacques DreyfussHead of Alsace TourismJoseph OstermannHead of the Bas-Rhin Tourism Development AgencyEric StraumannHead of the Haut-Rhin Departmental Tourism AssociationStrasbourgith its extraordinarily rich culture and lively joie de vivre, Strasbourg iswithout a doubt one of the most exceptional European cities; a city that is justcrying out to be explored. The capital of both Europe and Alsace, Strasbourgis a young and dynamic city. Historic monuments, good food and culture: who couldfail to fall in love with Strasbourg!Like many large cities, its districts have their own distinct identity which is intrinsicallylinked to their history and their inhabitants. Encircled by the Ill, the city centre, classifiedas a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the main locations and monuments thatgive Strasbourg its reputation: the Cathedral, the Maison Kammerzell, the Petite Francedistrict or the covered bridges, etc.MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONSMF = Museum of FranceNotre-Dame Cathedral (C)See p. 35.Astronomical Clock+33 (0)3 88 32 75 78Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain(Museum of Modern and ContemporaryArt) (MF)See p. 31.+33 (0)3 88 23 31 31www.musees-strasbourg.orgThe Petite France districtThe most picturesque part of OldStrasbourg. In olden days, fishermen,millers and tanners lived and worked inthis district, built at the water’s edge.+33 (0)3 88 52 28 28www.otstrasbourg.frCathedral platform+33 (0)3 88 43 60 40The VaisseauSee p. 31.+33 (0)3 88 44 44 00www.levaisseau.comAlsatian Museum (MF)See p. 23.+33 (0)3 88 52 50 01www.musees-strasbourg.orgThe Maison KammerzellJourney back through time and visitone of Strasbourg’s most charmingbuildings; a gem that has made manygenerations of merchants wealthy.+33 (0)3 88 52 28 28www.otstrasbourg.frThe European InstitutionsOfficial seat of the European Parliament,Council of Europe and the EuropeanCourt of Human Rights, Strasbourgthrows itself into international affairs.+33 (0)3 88 52 28 28www.otstrasbourg.fr4MAIN EVENTSFestival “Artefacts”Modern music2ndfortnight of Aprilwww.artefact.orgStreet performance festivalIn Augustwww.strasbourg.euStrasbourg Music FestivalIn Junewww.festival-strasbourg.comOsosphèreElectronic nights.End of Septemberwww.ososphere.orgMusica 2009Festival of modern music.End of September - beginningof Octoberwww.festival-musica.org“JAZZDOR” Jazz FestivalMid-Novemberwww.jazzdor.comFestival of European culturesand flavoursIn Julywww.culture-food.euThe “Mondial de la Bière”Annual Beer festivalOctoberwww.festivalmondialbiere.qc.caST-ART - Contemporary art fairEnd of Novemberwww.st-art.comAll events can be found at:www.tourism-alsace.comSTRASBOURG PASSWonderful little passes that are your key to the city for 3 days(numerous reductions). To buy a pass or find out more,visit Strasbourg Tourist Information Office.+33 (0)3 88 52 28 28www.otstrasbourg.frPRACTICAL INFORMATIONStrasbourg by panoramic boaton the river IllBATORAMA+33 (0)3 88 84 13 13www.batorama.frEco’Pouss city tour(electric tricycle)+33 (0)6 29 08 28 41www.ecopouss.comStrasbourg by floating restaurantCroisières de l’Ill+33 (0)3 88 84 10 01www.bateaux-strasbourg.frHistorical treasure huntaround the town“Il était une fois la ville”+33 (0)3 88 31 05 25www.iletaitunefoislaville.comTour and commentary in mini-tramC.T.S.+33 (0)3 88 77 70 03www.cts-strasbourg.frContact the StrasbourgTourist Information Office+33 (0)3 88 52 28 28www.otstrasbourg.frSegway tour (innovative self-balancingtransportation device)Segway City Tour+33 (0)6 37 04 71 70www.segwaytour.fr5 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]