If you're interested in historic buildings and don't have a lot of time, here are the must-see places to visit in Strasbourg!

The musée alsacien

The musée alsacien (Alsatian museum) opened in1907 and is dedicated to all aspects of (mostly rural) daily life in pre-industrial and early industrial Alsace. It contains over 5000 exhibits and is notable for the reconstruction of the interiors of several traditional houses. It also features a rich collection of artifacts documenting the everyday life of history of Jews in Alsace.

The museum is located in several Renaissance timber framed houses on the Quai Saint-Nicolas, on the banks of the Ill river.

The 5ème Lieu

The 5e Lieu, or 5th place, is a resource centre designed for visitors to the city, its inhabitants and anybody seeking to explore Strasbourg through its architecture, heritage and cultural life.

Its initial aim is to be a starting point for getting to know the city’s history, attractions and cultural facilities and it offers information and advice, an exhibition, details of cultural and educational activities and a shop for cultural items. Visitors can also buy tickets to cultural events in Strasbourg.

The 1000 m² of the 5th Place house the Culture Boutique, cultural activities information area, the A Trip through Strasbourg exhibition and the Cabinet des estampes et des dessins, the city’s prints and drawings collection.

It’s the ideal spot for spending anything from 5 minutes to an hour!