Strasbourg, France--March 2006

We've just returned from Spring Break in France. We spent the time exploring Alsace, an area I've always wanted to visit. I'm very glad I got to go because it's a beautiful region. I would love to return in summer some time when all the towns are decked out in flowers.

We decided to take our daughter Anya with us. She did very well considering it was such a long trip and the weather was rather cold.

We flew into Frankfurt Germany because it was closer to Alsace than was Paris. Our first stop was Strasbourg, a ... (more)

Not quite yet spring...
As you can see, we were all bundled up due to the cold weather. The...

Empty streets
Being in Alsace so early had one big benefit--it was well before the tourist...

A pleasant stroll
The brilliant blue sky and sunshine would make one think it was summer....

Notre Dame of Strasbourg
The massive Notre Dame cathedral dominates the Strasbourg skyline. It was the...

Notre Dame from Little France
You can spot the solitary tower of the Cathedral from around the old...

La Petite France
This area of Strasbourg is known as La Petite France--Little France....

One of the many bridges in Little France.

On the Barrage Vauban
Despite the strong wind, we decided to climb to the top of the Barrage Vauban...

On the Barrage Vauban
From the top of the Barrage Vauban, one gets this lovely view looking toward...

Another view of La Petite France
This is also from the Barrage Vauban.

Benjamin Zix Square
This little square in the Little France area was one my favorite spots in...

Anya by storefront
Anya in front of one of the stores that is located on Benjamin Zix Square.

Streets full of delights
Strasbourg is full of patisseries. Side streets such as this one hide some...

Yummy!
Temptations like this in various store windows were just too much for...

Tour de France start
Strasbourg will be the start site for the 2006 Tour de France.

Kleber Square
The Tour de France start will take place in Kleber Square. The square...

Heading back
That's me pushing Anya back to the hotel for her nap after an...

article published 03/27/2006

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