Strasbourg is the most northeastern city in France. It is situated on the Rhine River in the Alsace, right on the border with Germany. The city is home to the European Parliament, quite literally placing Strasbourg at the heart of Europe - a role that it is not unfamiliar with having being founded more than 2,000 years ago at the meeting point of Europe's main trade routes. Today, Strasbourg is a vibrant international city that has not lost sight of its Alsatian roots, and so offers a unique place in which to look for French property for sale in the city or countryside.
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is one of the major tourist draws of the city, and is just one example of the city's uniqueness. Established in 1570 around Strasbourg cathedral, the Strasbourg Christmas Market has grown in reputation over time. Today, it is recognised as the #1 Christmas market in France, and one of the largest in Western Europe. The market normally runs for the month of December and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Strasbourg property is a real mix of architectural styles. The city has its fair share of fairy-tale half-timbered French property that is so typical of the Alsace region, as well as renaissance-style buildings and more modern Strasbourg property. A modern 3-bed villa in France located in a popular residential district of Strasbourg can be purchased for around 380,000 euros.
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