Strasbourg, 20 centuries of history
Strasbourg, 20 centuries of history
Duration 1h10
Distance 8 km
From downtown to the European Parliament, through the imperial district of Neustadt, discover Strasbourg from a unique perspective, a walk along the waterfront!
Throughout the year, this tour takes you to the heart of 3 symbolic districts of Strasbourg:
Grande Île
Classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Big Island reveals buildings of exceptional architecture that make it an example of Rhenish medieval city.
At the foot of the Palais Rohan, let yourself be charmed by the district of La Petite France, its canals and old coolers. Go through two locks and discover the Covered Bridges and the Vauban dam, witnesses of the city's fortifications under Louis XIV.
Petite France
Neustadt
Built during the annexation of Alsace-Moselle by Germany between 1871 and 1918, the imperial district of Neustadt, or "new city", multiplied by the area of Strasbourg and three gave the city all the attributes a capital of Empire to welcome the Kaiser.
Built in the historicist style, the Palace of the Rhine, the opera, the library or the University Palace are all witnesses to the Imperial German town planning then.
In 1:10, let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the buildings and listen to the stories they tell. As Le Corbusier said, "in Strasbourg, the eye is never bored!"
The European Quarter
After the Second World War, in a spirit of European reconciliation, Strasbourg was chosen in 1949 to serve as the headquarters of the Council of Europe.
This tour offers you an opportunity to orient yourself towards the European symbols of unity and integration. From our boat, admire the buildings of the French-German television channel Arte, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights or the Council of Europe, all built by famous architects.
European Quarter
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Desire to please differently? The gift is the small Batorama
great attention. Lovers, thirsty for discovery and history, pirates budding lovers of gentle walks ... we all have a reason to embark.
For the little sailors
Captain Hans Trapp and his parrot Coco are at the helm, so that you shipmates can discover the treasures of the river Ill. The audio guide in French, German, English and Italian provides your children with rich and playful commentaries and an age-appropriate story.
Audioguides
Audioguides broadcasting the commentary of the visit are available in 12 languages:
Useful information
Family discount
- -15% (one to two adults and at least 3 paying children)
School groups
- Free for accompanying adults (maximum 1 adult for every 10 students)
Group rates from 20 people
- 20% for departures in January, February, March and November (until Start of Christmas period) all year long before 10:00 a.m. and after 07:00 p.m.
- -10% for the remaining time
- Free for accompanying (1 per group)