Strasbourg is located near the Rhine River in France’s far east and is one of the best places to visit in France for families ...

Over the years Strasbourg has taken turns under both German and French rule. While the city currently has been a part of ...

regent-petite-france.com Check availability The 16th-century Hotel Cour du Corbeau is an enchanting half-timbered concoction just south of the river near the cathedral, with 63 rooms.

Air France flies Heathrow to Strasbourg, but only via Amsterdam, from five hours in all (airfrance.fr).Or train it from London on Eurostar and the TGV-Est, also from about five hours and £200 return.

France's attitude to building railways is - just do it. This is the line where they set the world speed record, 357 mph, in 2007. Trains already zip along at 200mph, and will go faster still.