Sojourn in Strasbourg

Looking southwest from atop Notre Dame Cathedral

Hugging the German border along the Rhine River, the French city of Strasbourg has a distinct character that is a mixture of both French and German.  On my way southwest by train from Mainz, I spent an early fall day walking along cobblestone streets, taking in centuries of beautiful, well-preserved (or restored) architecture, and enjoying some hearty Alsatian cuisine.

Petite France

Idyllic scene in Parc l’Orangerie

Choucroute garnie at l’Ancienne Douane

One of many well-maintained iron bridges

Wine tasting, in German or French

Kugelhopf, mmmm!

Walking along the Ill

Art in architecture

Canal scenes

Twilight at Ponts Couvert

An aerodynamic Citroen DS

Art Nouveau in the consular district

Entrance to Cathedral Notre Dame