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Tablecloths, napkins and lampshades are made from locally-woven linen with embroidered monograms reflecting traditional motifs. Red, white or écru throws and cushions in top quality cotton often feature heart shaped "relief" pattern embroiderery. Glassware and pottery is also attractively hand painted with local, traditional motifs. A souvenir shop for people who never buy souvenirs.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16149 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15781
Visit the European Court of Justice, and end your day with an aperitif and meal at the Petite France Hotel on the balcony by the river.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15781 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15778
The ‘Channel 4’ of the European world, they bring ambitious, cultural programming to France and surrounding countries.

Check out their website in advance to see if there is a themed evening of films and discussions showing when you are in town. If you are lucky you may even catch a live opera broadcast!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15778 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15775
No need for a car – there’s excellent public transport on tram-trains via Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe to Freudenstadt on a cheap day ticket or ‘Tageskarte’ that can also be used on regional German trains and rural buses.

Karlsruhe is worth a visit in its own right, for the Stats Baden-Wuerttemburg museum.

While in Germany, enjoy a reasonably-priced ‘Kaffe und Kuchen’ mid-afternoon, perhaps including a real Black Forest Gateau, quite different from what we get here.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15775 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15774
The 12 apostles parade in front of Christ at the top level of the clock and a cock spreads its wings and crows.

Cherubs turn an hour glass and hit a gong and there are automata that represent the four ages of man.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15768
You can pop from sauna to plunge pool to hot pool, surrounded by sea nymphs, statues of Neptune and fine art nouveau design. The perfect way to relax and warm up on a bitter Strasbourg winter day!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15768 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15764
A very well crafted astronomical clock chimes "noon" at 12.30pm each day, when figures of the 12 apostles appear in parade.

Fancy burning some calories? Have a go at the 330 steps to the platform..

However it's worth it, as the spectacular view on the Black Forest and Vosges are a wonderful reward.

Besides, Strasbourg is linked with the Alsace's wine route and is one of its civic centres.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15764