strasbourg

There's something about Strasbourg

Petite-France Quarter: as in "small medieval French town" as I would like to believe.
Unfortunately, the Germans named it that for totally different reasons.
April 15, 2007
Strasbourg, France

"Dépaysant" as the Strasbourgeouis would say."

Strasbourg, France. No wonder the French fought so hard to keep it part of France when the Nazis tried to take it over. It is, indeed, a very unique city as recognized by UNESCO in 1988. It is truly hard to describe. I must say Petite-France area is yet the most charming with its half-timbered houses, and many Medieval streets. It's another world. It's definitely not as crowded as Paris so it has a more authentic feel. It's like nothing you've ever seen before. "Dépaysant" as the Strasbourgeouis would say (kind of destabilizing from your usual scenery). Strasbourg had long been on my list of to-see while in Europe but we hadn't planned on going there and I feel we thus missed many spots of this European jewel. I guess we'll have to put it back on the to-do list and have some more Quiche Lorraine and Alsace Riesling! :)

In Petite-France
April 15, 2007
Strasbourg, France

In Petite-France
April 15, 2007
Strasbourg, France

In Petite-France
April 15, 2007
Strasbourg, France

Cathedral of Our Lady: 4th tallest church in the world, it was impossible to capture it all!
April 15, 2007
Strasbourg, France

Bonus picture: Ken and Valerie in countryside France, driving back from Strasbourg.
April 15, 2007
Bitche, France (yes, Bitche. And yes, we, French speakers, pronounce it the same darn way as you English-speakers!)