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View Public Profile. Send a private message to socialworker. Find More Posts by socialworker. Find Trip Reports. I've been to both and either could be a base, depending on what you want to see, that's all. It might also depend on where you are going after that. I'd probably choose Strasbourg as it's a lot different in culture the Alsace thing and there are several very nice day trips from there by train -- Nancy my favorite , Colmar and Mulhouse.
You could probably go to some Swiss towns, also, fairly easily if you wanted. I think Rouen is an interesting day trip from Paris, but not as interesting in itself for a long time. I suppose you could do the WWII Normandy visiting from up there, although that's not the best point for it. YOu can easily take a day trip to Giverny from there, but you could from Paris, anyway. Send a private message to Christina. Find More Posts by Christina. I have been to both cities, but know Strasbourg and Alsace much better than I do Rouen.
Each has their attractions--their cathedrals are the glory of Gothic architecture, and there is much of historical and artistic interest in each city. Beyond Strasbourg, Alsace has much to offer--Colmar, the route du vin, and the Vosges. Michel and the landing beaches, although the coast could still be quite cold at that time of year. Much depends upon how long you have, and how much you want to travel outside the cities.
Bus, rail and conducted tours should be easy to arrange at either place. You will dine well in either place, but I think that Strasbourg has the edge here, and the cultural heritage of Alsace is somewhat different from that of the rest of France. For a first time visitor, especially at that time of year, I would recommend Strasbourg. Find More Posts by laverendrye. It really depends on how much time you have, if for daytrips,it shouldn't be an issue.
