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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Emma John

I took the train to Strasbourg, France – here’s my guide to the city

Petite France is a historic part of Strasbourg at the western end of Grande-Île.
Half-timbered heaven … Petite France is a historic part of Strasbourg at the western end of Grande-Île. Photograph: image broker/Alamy

Talk about ageing well. The Interrail pass celebrates its 50th birthday this year, and its founding principle of sustainable travel and deeper connection, through joined-up train travel across Europe, couldn’t feel more in tune with the times. It also remains excellent value – while people still think of “interrailing” as a student activity, the passes have been available to anyone, regardless of age, since 1998.

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