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Strasbourg

George and Melissa. Strasbourg. Strasbourg. Quick Facts. It's the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France. Situated on the Ill River. Climate is Oceanic (warm, relatively sunny summers and cold, overcast winters) Located on the border of Germany and France

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Strasbourg

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  1. George and Melissa Strasbourg Strasbourg

  2. Quick Facts • It's the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France. • Situated on the Ill River. • Climate is Oceanic (warm, relatively sunny summers and cold, overcast winters) • Located on the border of Germany and France • You'll find people who speak German or French.

  3. Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg • Founded in 1855. • The orchestra currently holds 110 permanent musicians.

  4. Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg • Built between 1176 and 1439 • 466 feet tall • Was the world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874 • Sixth-tallest church in the world • Sandstone in construction gives the cathedral its pink hue.

  5. La Petite France La Petite France • Cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and medieval buildings. • Fine dining and good shopping • 0.4 miles from city center

  6. Botanical Gardens Botanical Gardens • Has an arboretum, Alpine garden and glasshouses • Home to 6000 rare plant species from around the world. • The garden is split into four ecological areas: pond, sand, rock garden and heath. It's free!

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