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Neuf-Brisach (Alsace, France) – Town and Fortress (UNESCO)

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Located about 15 kilometers east of Colmar, the French commune of Neuf-Brisach is an architectural masterpiece. It is a fortified city and was once laid out geometrically as a planned city. Since 2008, the fortifications have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Fortifications of Vauban” along with other structures in France. Things to know about Neuf-Brisach (UNESCO World Heritage Site) A visit to Neuf-Brisach makes a good day trip from Colmar, as the town is only about 15 …

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Strasbourg – Tourist Attractions, Things to Do & Photo spots (France)

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Our day trip to Strasbourg was very spontaneous: Friday was predicted in the news super weather for the whole weekend and on Sunday at 9 o’clock we sat in the car and entered Strasbourg as a destination in our navigation system. From Darmstadt, Strasbourg is only about 200 kilometres away, so it took us just under 2 hours to get to the city. And the weather forecast was also true: it was bright blue sky and the sun was already …

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