Rohan : the origins
History Rohan : the origins January 29th 2020, by Gustave Armand Gaston Maximilien de Rohan Soubise: daddy’s boy…And mommy’s also! Among the key symbols of Strasbourg, the Rohan Palace is undoubtedly part of the top 5. Anyone who spent at least 24 hours in the...
The Saint Peter the Young protestant church
Architecture History The Saint Peter The Young protestant church September 25th 2019, by Gustave This is undoubtedly not the most well known, it is certainly not the most visible, it probably goes unnoticed by the traveler that passes by Strasbourg… and yet, the Saint...
The Café Broglie
Addresses History The Café Broglie August 25th 2019, by Gabriel Today, I felt like telling you about a specific place, not just about a building but really about an area, with all the changes and mishaps that occurred there as history ran its course. Let us talk about...
The Anchor corporation
History Addresses The Anchor Corporation July 20th 2019, by Matthias Dear reader, let me take you to the medieval Strasbourg. There we will meet a character whose job is certainly envied, at least by some who, like me, have a taste for grape. In Middle Ages, the city...
Street names in Strasbourg – politics and propaganda (3/3)
History Street names in Strasbourg (part 3/3)- Politics and propaganda 14th June 2019, by Gustave In a previous article, we discussed the street names that date back to middle age (and are still in use today!) and how they show the importance of guilds in Strasbourg...
Alsatian by adoption, he does not miss anything more than Flammekueche when he is abroad!
After a few years traveling and working as a lab technician, an evidence occurred to him : he had to share the beautiful city of Strasbourg, in other words : home. Life is full of good surprises : he came across Gabriel, almost by chance, and the great adventure began! He knew he made the good choice, and has been enjoying it ever since the beginning!
Now official graduated guide, he is always happy to tell about Strasbourg, its history and its stories… No matter how many visitors, it could be 2 or 20, he will give it 100% for every single tour!