A border city symbolising boundaries. Once a frequent bone of contention between France and Germany, it’s become a place where different cultures meet. The Alsatian architecture finishes where the typical German neoclassic style begins. Strasbourg means ‘city of the streets’ in Latin. It’s easy to get lost in its thousands of small alleys, but wandering around you might easily come across some channels. The Ill comes off the river Rhine, shaping the appearance of a city with captivating spots and unexpected views
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