What to do and see in Alsace, Grand Est: The Best Free Things to do

May 5, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Alsace, France including Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, La Petite France, Little Venice, Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile, Petite Camargue Alsacienne, Parc de l'Orangerie, Chateau Girsberg, Barrage Vauban, Vieille ville d'Eguisheim, Vieille Ville.
Restaurants in Alsace

1. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg

Place de la Cathedrale, 67000, Strasbourg France +33 6 67 19 81 42 [email protected] http://www.cathedrale-strasbourg.fr/
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 14,746 reviews

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg

This huge cathedral, Strasbourg's most famous landmark, is an intimidating example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

Reviewed By garryh702 - Port Coquitlam, Canada

From your first glimpse of the magnificent structure from blocks away to the breath-taking view when you enter the square surrounding this gigantic almost-eerie Gothic monument, it is truly overwhelming and awe-inspiring. My opinion is that it surpasses it's namesake - Notre Dame in Paris. Inside, the huge rose window, the pipe organ, the astrological clock all are simply amazing - especially when you consider they are all 5 or 6 centuries old.

2. La Petite France

Grand Île, Strasbourg France +33 3 88 52 28 28 http://www.otstrasbourg.fr/fr/decouvrir/monuments-musees-et-autres-sites-a-visiter/les-incontournables/F223007616_la-petite-france-strasbourg.html
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 10,198 reviews

La Petite France

Strasbourg's historic neighborhood is a serene collection of cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and 16th-century buildings.

Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States

Strasbourg's historic district La Petite France is gorgeous, complete with canals, bridges and half-timbered architecture.Just what you would expect to see in a "Once Upon A Time" fairy tale. Don't miss this area when in Strasbourg.

3. Little Venice

Quai de la Poissonnerie, 68000, Colmar France +33 3 89 20 68 92 [email protected] http://www.tourisme-colmar.com/en/visit/presentation/architectural-heritage/F235008803_little-venice-colmar
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 5,798 reviews

Little Venice

The « little Venice » is the name given to the course of the Lauch in Colmar. This name probably came from the original line of the houses on both sides of the river, which serves the southeast of the city. This district starts behind the Koïfhus, goes through the fishmonger's district and to the bridges Turenne and Saint-Pierre. It is therefore at the beginning of the Krutenau, whose etymology refers to places of market gardening on the outskirts of the towns. Originally inhabited by a rural community of wine-producers, market gardeners and boatmen, the Krutenau stretches out around the Turenne Street that the marshal took in 1674 for his triumphant entry in the city. Boat rides are possible there.

Reviewed By andim122 - York, United Kingdom

This is a key area of Colmar and contains a small river (canal) that runs through it - this was because the market gardeners in the past used to grow their produce outside the city and then brought it in in small boats You can take a small boat and cruise the area and get a different view of the old town houses

4. Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile

Mont Sainte-Odile, 67530 Ottrott France +33 3 88 95 80 53 [email protected] http://www.mont-sainte-odile.fr/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,520 reviews

Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile

5. Petite Camargue Alsacienne

1 rue de la Pisciculture, 68300 Saint Louis France +33 3 89 89 78 59 http://www.petitecamarguealsacienne.com
Excellent
61%
Good
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Petite Camargue Alsacienne

6. Parc de l'Orangerie

Allee de la Robertsau, 67000, Strasbourg France +33 3 88 51 01 17 http://orangerie-strasbourg.e-monsite.com
Excellent
54%
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4.5 based on 2,220 reviews

Parc de l'Orangerie

Reviewed By TheRealGelatoGirl - Germany, null

Beautiful autumnal colors everywhere and a nice walk to anybody that wishes to enjoy a good conversation.

7. Chateau Girsberg

Chateau du Girsberg, 68150 Ribeauville France http://www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com/LEI/Chateau-de-Girsberg.htm?HTMLPage=/visiter/chateaux.htm&action=&page=1&commune=&categorie=1900045s1900200&genre=1900009&nom_recherche=&ID=229001692&GENRE=1900009&CATEGORIE=1900045&langue=1&sessionalea=0,4453089
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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1%
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Chateau Girsberg

8. Barrage Vauban

Petite France, Strasbourg France +33 3 88 59 35 42 http://www.otstrasbourg.fr/fr/decouvrir/monuments-musees-et-autres-sites-a-visiter/les-coups-de-coeur-fr/F223005692_terrasse-panoramique-du-barrage-vauban-strasbourg.html
Excellent
48%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,762 reviews

Barrage Vauban

Reviewed By patrickjj

Make sure you get onto the roof terrace of the barrage - you get a great view of old Strasbourg and of Petit France.

9. Vieille ville d'Eguisheim

Markt, 68420 Eguisheim France +33 3 89 23 40 33 [email protected] http://www.ot-eguisheim.fr
Excellent
78%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,688 reviews

Vieille ville d'Eguisheim

Reviewed By stephanb617

beautiful old village, nicely made-up to please modern tourists, with lots of nice spots to see, restaurants, shops etc. and vineries, many of them bio, in a pleasant countyside

10. Vieille Ville

Vieille Ville, 68340 Riquewihr France +33 3 89 47 92 56 http://www.dolder.fr
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews

Vieille Ville

Reviewed By K5697PTrobinf - Virton, Belgium

In this village, you can find amazing streets, a lot of typical food shops, souvenir shops and a Christmas shoo which is opened the all year (but is quite expensive). There are also several places for the wine tasting and where you can also buy wine. There are a lot of restaurants but most of the time you can't reserve a table /!\ It's quite difficult to park and it's not free most of the time. For a free parking, it's better to go in the bottom of the village. During Christmas time, there is a Christmas market. Around the village, it's full of vineyard.

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