The historic centre of Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is like a living museum of architecture from the middle ages. Notre-Dame cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art whose spire was for centuries, the highest in all of Christendom. Criss-crossed by canals, the irresistibly enchanting ‘Petite France’ island district is full of 16th and 17th century half-timbered houses lining the water’s edge. Leave the beaten track to discover less well-known delights and experience outstanding culture and splendid gastronomy along the way.