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Strasbourg with guides BRIGITTE MICHEL
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Zertifiziertes Mitglied im Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD)
Impressum: Brigitte Michel - Straßburg Führungen| Erikaweg 4 | 77694 Kehl | Telefon: +49 (0) 7854 1434 |
| Fax: +49 (0) 3222 41 10 847
City tour Strasbourg | Colmar | Alsace | Black Forest | Appellation Alsace / Baden
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The cathedral (Münster).
It’s breathtaking with its unusually richly decorated gothic façade. It makes this building a true piece of art and lets it appear as if it were made of stone lace. This church building was completed in 1439. Its steeple measures 142m and until the 19th century it was the highest steeple within Christianity. The Strasbourg cathedral represents with its characteristically and asymmetrical shape (the south tower has never been built) a landmark within the Alsace region, which can be viewed from the banks of the Rhine river approx. 3 km away as well as from the Vogues mountains and the Black Forest. The cathedral dedicated to Our Lady (French “Cathedral Notre Dame) in Strasbourg is a roman-catholic church and is one of the most important cathedrals within the European history of architecture, as well as one of the largest buildings made of sand stone worldwide. The church as well as Strasbourg in general combines cultural influences of both Germany and France. The cathedral has been built between 1178 and 1439 of rosé-colored sandstone taken from the Vogues region and stands on the foundation of a burned-down previous church building that was built between 1015 to 1028. and in turn replaced a church built during Carolingian times that burned down in 1007. The current building was first constructed in Romanic style and completed in Gothic fashion. [ 5 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-02-09] |
Bicycle Tours according to recommendations
Bicycle tours throughout the Alsace region along the Alsacian wine route Multi-day bicycle tours from Strasbourg to Munster One-day bicycle tour along the river Breusch from Strasbourg to Molsheim. Bicycle tours within the Ortenau region. Upon request you will receive detailed information as well as recommendations to help you discover the Alsace region on bicycle. [ 15 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-20] |
Guided tour throughout the picturesque old town
Our tour starts at “Ancienne Douane”, (the old customs building) located on the banks of the river Ill. Thereafter we will take you to the world famous cathedral (Münster), located only a few steps away. Worth seeing on the way is the “Maison Kammerzell”, a richly decorated timber frame building, and located directly on the Square in front of the cathedral.
The tour continues via “Rue des Hallebardes”, via “Place Gutenberg” to the so called “Petite France”. The latter is a very picturesque area. In previous times this area was home to various crafts and guilds, such as fishermen, millers and last but not least to leather tanners. The cut-away roof tops of the houses where formerly used for drying out hides.
From the nearby “Ponts Couverts” (Covered bridges) and as well on top of the panoramic terrace of the Vauban dam one can enjoy a most spectacular view of Strasbourg. [ 3 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-19] |
Place Gutenberg
A superb Renaissance building, which was built in 1585 and served as the town hall, this building is now home to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Strasbourg. The building has a sloping roof and many dormers and colonnades. Johannes Gensfleisch, known as Gutenberg was born around 1400 in Mainz/Germany and died there on 03.02.1468. It was within the walls of Strasbourg where he invented the principle of printing with moveable metal characters which revolutionized the traditional method of printing. This method rapidly spread throughout Europe and later conquered the entire world and thus is considered as a key element of the renaissance period. Especially his main achievement the so called “Gutenberg bible” is famous for its high aesthetic and technical quality. [ 4 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-19] |
The European Parliament
It is directly elected every five years by universal suffrage since 1979. Together with the Council of the European Union (the Council) and the European Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world. Moreover and because it represents the population of its members directly it can be truly described as a citizens board (in addition to the Council of the European Union as State chamber)
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Musée Oeuvre Notre Dame
Although it was first intended to house statues from the cathedral, the museum is now dedicated to all types of art from Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine region between the 11th and 17th centuries. This museum a foot of the Strasbourg cathedral invites you to a tour of seven centuries of art work in Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine region. Its opulent collection of fine art from medieval to renaissance times is witness to a dazzling past of this town. Until the 17th century it was one of the most important art centres of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation. [ 7 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-19] |
The Vauban Barrage
The Vauban Barrage has been constructed by Vauban after the annexation of Strasbourg from France in the year 1681. In fact it was a lock dam, whose gates could be lowered in order to flood the south side of the city in the event of invasion. Along guided tours through Strasbourg a visit to this dam is one of the favorites. From here a spectacular overview of the city of Strasbourg can be enjoyed.
Sébastian Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban, was a French General, and Master builder of fortresses of King Louis XIV. Additionally he has been a Marshall of France. He assured external borders of France with an iron belt, a so called “enceinte de fer”. One of his main achievements, can still be seen at Neuf-Brisach (Neu-Breisach) in its original state. It has been classed a UNESCO World heritage site in 2008.
The cities of Kehl and Strasbourg had also fortresses according to his plans. After both Kehl (in 1680) and Strasbourg (in 1681) have become French entity mighty fortresses where built there according to his plans.
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The covered bridges This part of Strasbourg is a favourite amongst visitor for it offers a beautiful view onto the waters and the city of Strasbourg. In the neighbourhood of the covered bridges one may find a number of good restaurants where visitors of Strasbourg can enjoy a beautiful surrounding and appetizing atmosphere.
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Maison Kammerzell
Maison Kammerzell flaunts since 1589 cathedral square, this 3 storey opulently decorated building is one of the most beautiful half-timbered buildings in all of Alsace.
It is a favourite starting place for tours and visitors are astonished about the mediaeval timber artworks.
The Kammerzell house is the most famous profane building in Strasbourg. The building was built in 1427 and rebuilt in 1467 as a bourgeois timberframe house, which in 1589 was decorated with its carved facade. Visitors are often inspired by this fantastic surrounding to enjoy some of the Alsaceian culinary highlights, such as Foie gras, Head sauce, Coq au Riesling, Baeckoeffe, Waedele, These are a few of the melodic names of our culinary highlights based on old recipes and traditions. [ 2 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-18] |
The European Court of Human RightsThis court was founded in 1959 and its responsibility is that member states of the Council of Europe apply human rights as set forth in its convention. For example each individual of the member states who is a victim of an act incompatible with European Convention on Human Rights can take its case before this court. But first of all it is necessary to have exhausted all other avenues on the national level, and to belong to a European Union country which has ratified the Convention. Currently 47 Member states are within the Council of Europe, included are also Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Belarus and the Vatican are not members. The current president of this court is Mr. Dean Spielman of Luxembourg. [ 12 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2012-01-01] |
St. Thomas Church
Apart from the main cathedral (Münster) this church is the largest in Strasbourg. It was built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The church was the first to adopt Protestantism when the town was converted at the time of the reformation in 1529. The choir is decorated with the famous mausoleum of the Maréchal de Saxe sculpted by the Parisian sculptor Pigalle.
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The Rohan Palace
The Rohan Palace in Strassbourg has been built and completed in 1742 for Cardinal and Prince-bishop de Rohan-Soubise. Apart from various chambers that have been arranged in part like Versailles palace it also houses an Arts and Crafts museum, as well as the archaeological museum. The Rohan palace (in French: Palais Rohan) is one of the most important buildings of the city of Strasbourg. According to common historical view points it does represent a highlight of local Baroque architecture. Since 19th century it also houses three of the most important museums of Strasbourg The archaeological museum (Musée archéoloque) in the basement. The Arts and Crafts museum (Musée des Arts décoratifs) on ground floor. The museum of the beautiful arts (Musée des Beaux-arts) on first and second floor. A side wing contains the city owned gallery “Robert Heitz”. [ 13 - Veröffentlicht seit: 2010-01-01] |
The European Parliament which is also seated in Strasbourg is the parliament of the European Union (§ 14 EU Convention).
The museum is located in a twin-building which originate in the 14th respectively 15th centuries. Their original purpose was to accommodate the collection of items necessary for the construction of the Cathedral.
The covered bridges lost their roofs in the 18th century, however their names were kept. The four mediaeval towers dating back to the 14th century excel the remains of the old city wall, which in mediaeval times assured Strasbourg of its independence.