Strasbourg

Strasbourg today! After a late night it was a little difficult to marshal the troops this morning. I am not sure if the "new addition" has been a good influence on the team! 

Franciose's winery was a perfect place to  stay overnight - quiet and pleasant surroundings. 

And the first selfie if the day!

On the road at a reasonable hour arriving in Strasbourg  a little after 10 am. Our concerns about parking were put to rest when locating a very suitable place close to the "Petite France" Quarter. 

The canal .....

... and more of the old!

Prepared for all weathers we set out for a day of exploring the city. A very pleasant city to explore on a Sunday, strolling the shopping precincts, visiting the old cathedral, wandering the canal embankment and exploring the "Petite France" Quarter.

The Grand Rue, Strasbourg.

The big build up was to see the medieval astronomical  clock which was due to  "perform" at 12.30 pm. The crowds gathered, waiting in anticipation for this great technological master-piece of the  Middle Ages to work it's magic. The great let down- the "Parade of the Twelve Apostles" - the mighty clock promised so much but delivered very little!

The Astronoical Clock - amazing for its time but fell a little short in its modern day delivery.

The punters transfixed!

Many hours later we returned to the van , had a bite to eat and then headed off  to the European Parliament and Council buildings. This is what a lot of the fuss is about!

The magnificent building of the European Parliament.

And the European Council buildung.

We drove into Obernai for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. Another old town, been around since the 7th century AD, with the ramparts and medieval buildings still intact. 

The ramparts of Obernai.

Later we settled down with the hope of an early night!

A very popular overnight for motorhomers. The business for the town would be incredible.