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Strasbourg Art Nouveau
Strasbourg Museum of Modern Art
Museum of fine arts
Brasserie Floderer
Museum of fine arts
Brasserie Floderer
Museum of fine arts
Palais Rohan
Karlsruhe
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art-
Palais Rohan
Museum on Marktplatz
Strasbourg’s lovely Art Nouveau architecture
Meals at the historic Brasserie Floderer – an Art Nouveau gem
Excellent museums – Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and Modern Art
Lovely Karlsruhe – a hidden delight
Famed as the base for the European Parliament, Strasbourg lies halfway between Prague and Paris and is often referred to as the “crossroads of Europe” and it is no surprise that its rich and varied artistic and architectural legacy bears witness to its strategic importance over centuries. This tour looks at its Art Nouveau heritage in the expert hands of Prof. Anne Anderson and will cross the border into Germany to historic Karlsruhe.
DAY 1: Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris and onwards to Strasbourg by TGV.
On arrival transfer to the hotel on foot (approx. 200m) for check-in. This evening there will be a welcome drink, lecture “Strasbourg Art Nouveau or Jugendstil?” and dinner with wine at the Art Nouveau Brasserie Floderer (approx. 15 mins walk).
DAY 2: Art Nouveau District and Museums of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts.
Morning walking tour of the German Quarter and Art Nouveau Houses near the Palais des Fetes. After Nancy and Paris, Strasbourg can be considered as the third most representative city of Art Nouveau in France and – as part of Germany at that time – combines the influence of German Jugendstil and Franco-Belgian Art Nouveau. Afternoon visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Decorative Arts, located in the splendour of Rohan Palace. Evening lecture at the hotel – ‘Art Nouveau/Jugendstil: the Karlsruhe Collection” and dinner at the Brasserie Floderer. Please note today will be undertaken on foot and the tram.
DAY 3: Strasbourg and Karlsruhe.
Morning walking tour of the Allee de La Robertsau area with afternoon excursion to Karlsruhe, which flourished in the 19th century, including some of its Art Nouveau architecture and visit to the Badisches Landesmuseum on Marktplatz with its collection of applied arts from the early 20th century. Evening free.
DAY 4: Strasbourg and home.
A morning visit to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, whose extensive collection includes Rodin’s ‘Thinker’ and works by Monet and Gauguin, before transferring to the station (on foot) for return TGV to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 25 passengers.
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Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole, Strasbourg
The modern, four-star Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole, Strasbourg is perfectly located in the heart of the city near the train station. The hotel has a bar and offers comfortable, modern bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone, wifi, and air-conditioning.
Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole
Prof. Anne Anderson
Prof. Anne Anderson author, broadcaster and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, was a senior lecturer at Southampton Solent University for 14 years, specialising in the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Modernism. Anne's career as an international speaker has taken her all over the world and her TV credits include the BBC's Flog It!. Anne has received a rapturous response from or customers at the many Travel Editions UK lectures and tours as well as a host of tours overseas and her knowledge, wit and enthusiasm bring her beloved subjects to life in whatever location she finds them.
Review by Petch who travelled 18-April-2024
I thought it was an amazing holiday! The trains ran on time; the hotel and staff there were very pleasant; our Tour Manager, Jill, was outstanding - socially skilled, meticulous in all of her dealings with us, creating a lovely atmosphere. Ditto, Ann Anderson, our lecturer - very knowledgeable, very witty, very personable, enthusiastic and likeable. The size of the tour was perfect, I think there were about 15, which was a good number, and people got on well and were interested in the same things. The weather was awful, even colder than Newcastle (where I live), which says something! Nevertheless, the staff were enthusiastic and resourceful in keeping us out of the rain as much as possible. Although not a cheap holiday, it was good value for money and made the holiday a real learning experience. I hope to come back and do some more trips with you.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 18-April-2024
Review by Brown who travelled 20-April-2023
Tiring but very enjoyable trip. Would have liked more time for tea / coffee stops. The coach driver to Karlsruhe very kindly went out of her way to see the storks' nests. Would have liked more time to visit the other museums in Strasbourg. It was good of Serge to organise the boat trip. The Floderer restaurant was beautiful but the food was mediocre.
Review by Pagett who travelled 20-April-2023
As ever, an excellent Travel Edition experience. Anne Anderson is a terrific leader - so knowledgeable. Serge kept us well-organised and always looked out for ways of adding to our enjoyment of the trip.
Review by McBrayne who travelled 20-April-2023
Brilliant walking tour of such amazing tiles, stained glass and architecture. Great to have information provided so you could just look at the buildings and read up on them later.
Review by Sheppard who travelled 20-April-2023
We were asked to tip the tour manager, who had been treated as an equal and with whom I had an animated discussions at dinner. I find this embarrassing. He did an excellent job and should be well rewarded - by you. Tips should be included in the overall price.
Review by Diamond who travelled 20-April-2023
On the whole, a very enjoyable visit handled magnificently by Anne. The only disappointment was the visit to Karlsruhe. We did not see the architecture, only a dreary seventies shopping centre. The visit was only saved by the wonderful museum.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 20-April-2023
An excellent tour with very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guiding form Anne, as always. The use of Vox boxes was very good, and essential, in fact, as we were a big group. Our able tour manager, Serge, was able to fit in a boat trip which was very much appreciated.
Review by Rhys-Davies who travelled 20-April-2023
The timing of the coach trip to Karlsruhe went slightly awry. We possibly spent too much time on our Strasbourg morning visit, and the coach was a tad late, then there were hold-ups on the way - so sadly we saw less of Karlsruhe than we perhaps should have done. But I can quite understand why we had to go to Karlsruhe, as the Badesheim Landesmuseum collection was fantastic, and well worth the effort. Frustratingly, the Karlsruhe picture featured in the brochure was of somewhere we didn't get to! To make up, our coach driver, on our return, then gave us a perfect tour of the more normal parts of Strasbourg that a visitor would see, including the European Parliament, so we were all happy bunnies!
Review by Turnbull who travelled 20-April-2023
Loved every minute. Anne was very cheerful, with an excellent turn of phrase and amazing stamina. Serge was faultless and informative both on Strasbourg and Karlsruhe. Teamaking facilities in the rooms would have been nice. Reception appeared understaffed at times. The hotel location was perfect, modern and clean.
Review by Byrne who travelled 20-April-2023
Review by McCollum who travelled 20-April-2023
