Strasbourg is in the Northeast part of France right near the German border. It is in the Alsace region of France. It is known for its Christmas market, beautiful buildings, and food that is a cross of French and German. Particularly tarte flambee which is a thin crust with cream, onions, and bacon and choucroute garne which is sauerkraut with meats.
I enjoyed walking around the River Ill and seeing the various buildings while searching for the Christmas markets. I love that a retired person ticket at the Palais Rohan was 8 euros and included 4 different museums there.
This is the area of La Petit France, a beautifully preserved old historic town.
This is Barrage Vaughan, a historic defensive structure in Strasbourg, located on the River Ill at the end of La Petite France. Built in the 1680s by the military engineer Vauban (under Louis XIV), it served as a flood defense: in case of attack, the gates could be closed to intentionally flood the southern entrance to the city, making it harder for enemies to advance. It has a rooftop panoramic terrace with stunning views of the Ponts Couverts (lookout towers with gun and archery slits).
The museum featured Roman and Gallic history of the area even how Neil this burial sites changed with respect to artifacts and even the positioning of the bodies. Early neolithic they are laying on the side in a fetal position. In late neolithic they are laying on the back with arms crossed in front. Interesting.
Palais Rohan or the Roman Palace that saw visitors such as Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and Emperor Napoleon.
Kings bedchamber.
Library. The double doors at the end are mirrored and when opened extend the chapel into the library and acting as a nave.
The chapel.
This is an astronomical clock at the back of the picture. It had an impressive amount of workings behind the face.
Bedchamber of Napoleon.
Napolean’s morning room.
Fine art museum. these paintings date back from the 1300’s to present and covered religious, normal daily activities and portraits, and nature.
I liked this portrait as it shows a scene including death following.
Other views along the Ill.
