Is This French City Really as Magical as on Instagram?

Is This French City Really as Magical as on Instagram?

Most cities look great on Instagram. The French city of Strasbourg is no exception. But what’s it REALLY look like? Time for a reality check. Whether it’s the Old Town. The minster. Or local specialties: it all looks so good. But is it really? Strasbourg is in the far east of France on the border with Germany. In case you’re thinking of going: there’s a whole lot to discover in the city of 300,000. We check out Strasbourg’s most popular Instagram motifs for you in real life. The city’s top motif is probably the cathedral. Because it only has one lateral spire, it looks slightly asymmetrical. This is due to the structural design of the building. François Muller is an expert on the cathedral, built from the 12th to the 15th century. If you visit the minster, take a close look at the centuries-old lead glass windows. On one side they depict old kings and emperors. Another highlight: the astronomical clock, also hundreds of years old. In short: even if churches aren’t usually your thing, there’s plenty of cool stuff here. The "La Petite France" neighborhood with its picturesque half-timbered houses is Strasbourg’s second Instagram highlight. Régine Baumgartner knows the district like the back of her hand. She accompanies us to the Barrage Vauban, a lock bridge from the 17th century. A must on any visit to La Petite France: A photo on the Pont Couverts or covered bridges. Although today, they’re open to the elements. An area that invites you to meander at leisure. As you do so, you re very likely to come across one of the main landmarks of La Petite France: the Maison des Tanneurs, or Tanners House. Today it’s home to a restaurant. La Petite France was once a workers district. Now it’s a tourist magnet but there’s more to it than that. To sum up: La Petite France may be touristy, but it’s also very scenic. You may already know about Strasbourg’s final highlight, even if you’ve never been there: Flammkuchen. Flammkuchen is popular all over the world, but this is where it was first made. And it’s still baked in wood-fired ovens in restaurants like Le Tigre. Flammkuchen is made using thinly rolled-out dough. The classic topping is made with sour cream. Along with onions and bacon. The Flammkuchen only needs a minute in the oven. Then it’s ready to be devoured with friends. Everyone helps themselves and there’s no need for cutlery. Conclusion: A genuine Flammkuchen is a very good thing. But make sure you find a restaurant with a wood-fired oven. And if you’re thinking about visiting Strasbourg because the city looks so good on Instagram,

On Instagram, Strasbourg’s old town with its timber-framed houses and impressive cathedral looks simply magical. But is the city in the east of France really that fantastic? We went there to find out – come with us to Strasbourg!

CREDITS:
Report: Jens von Larcher
Camera: Cédric Tacussel
Editing: Klaudia Begic

🧡💚💜 Lots of thanks to these IGers for their lovely pictures:

https://www.instagram.com/fernandok10/
https://www.instagram.com/roux.fabien1995/
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https://www.instagram.com/nicolasloiro/
https://www.instagram.com/mogghy_mog/
https://www.instagram.com/bruckertnoe/
https://www.instagram.com/nellomastrofabi/
https://www.instagram.com/marat_shkor/
https://www.instagram.com/ich_bin_frango/
https://www.instagram.com/beantowntraveller/
https://www.instagram.com/meenalshahofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/felicitasthen/
https://www.instagram.com/mydinner.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/lestreetfoodist/
https://www.instagram.com/silke.artner/
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