Esplanade Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade

Outdoor activities make up this tranquil corner, where you’ll find a park with a moat and crumbling castle, and a scenic confluence of waterways and university gardens.

Many of Strasbourg’s iconic highlights are packed into the charming quarter of Esplanade. Its university keeps the district’s ambiance youthful, while the green, undulating park has military vestiges providing a glimpse of a bygone era. Stroll east from the city centre to find yourself in these pleasant and picturesque surroundings.

Bring food and drink for a picnic to enjoy with your family on the green hills of the Parc de la Citadelle in the neighbourhood’s southeastern corner. Moats surround the remains of the citadel that rises from the lower levels of the park. Let your kids frolic amid the water features of the playground and join games in the sports fields.

From the park, walk north along the Quai des Belges, appreciating the views of the Bassin de la Citadelle, as it meets the Bassin Vauban. Cycle between the trees and rest at a bench, with a vista of Strasbourg’s labyrinth of canals and bridges.

Reach the Vauban Stadium, where local soccer team ASPV Strasbourg play their home games. Watch men’s and women’s soccer on this field, which has a capacity of about 3,000.

Northwest is the University of Strasbourg, which traces its history back to the 16th century. Explore the grassy campus and chat with local and international students about college life. Join a guided tour of the university’s botanical gardens and learn about its varied vegetation. Attend one of the many events and exhibitions. Several high schools and elementary schools are dotted around the rest of the quarter, alongside student accommodation and plazas.

The neighbourhood borders the Bassin de la Citadella in the southeastern corner of the city centre. Head east by tram from the adjacent areas of Petite-France and Krutenau to the Esplanade stop and get around on foot or by bus. Visit other nearby districts, such as Neudorf, Neudorf-Est and Vauban.

Esplanade is a neighbourhood of studious youth, scenic waterways and the majestic remains of a citadel.


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Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade

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Forêt Noire

While visiting Forêt Noire, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Observatory.

Forêt Noire
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Neudorf Est

When in Neudorf Est and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Meinau Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Aristide Briand Tram Station or Jean Jaures Tram Station.

Neudorf Est
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Krutenau

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You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.

Krutenau
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Neudorf Ouest

If you're spending time in Neudorf Ouest, check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Music and Dance Village and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Schluthfeld Tram Station or Landsberg Tram Station.

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Orangerie

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Orangerie. Palace of Europe and Botanical Gardens are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Universite Tram Station or Gallia Tram Station to get around the larger area.

Orangerie
Petite France showing heritage elements, a city and boating

Quartier de la Cathédrale

While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Quartier de la Cathédrale


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