Palais Rohan, Strasbourg
Palais Rohan, Strasbourg, 18th-century episcopal residence near Cathedral in Strasbourg, France.
The Palais Rohan features extensive baroque architecture with grand staircases, ornate ceilings, and numerous decorative elements throughout its three-story structure.
Robert de Cotte designed this episcopal palace between 1732 and 1742 for Cardinal Armand Gaston Maximilien de Rohan as a symbol of Catholic influence.
The palace contains three museums: Archaeological Museum in the basement, Museum of Decorative Arts on the ground floor, and Fine Arts Museum upstairs.
The entrance to all three museums is through a single ticket, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the week.
The palace basement reveals Roman archaeological remains from ancient Argentoratum, the settlement that preceded modern Strasbourg.
Location: Strasbourg
Inception: 1742
Architects: Robert de Cotte
Official opening: 1741
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 2, place du Château
Opening Hours: Monday 14:00-18:00; Wednesday-Friday 14:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33368985000
Website: http://musees.strasbourg.eu/index.php?page=le-palais-rohan
GPS coordinates: 48.58100,7.75200
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
In Strasbourg, each step crosses several centuries of history. You walk from medieval alleys lined with half-timbered houses to glass buildings housing European institutions. The cathedral, 142 meters high, has dominated the city since the Middle Ages, while modern structures along the Rhine reflect the city’s European role. The sound of bells blends with tram noise, and the smell of gingerbread drifts through the contemporary administrative districts.
Strasbourg offers numerous photographic opportunities beyond its main attractions. The city presents a collection of historic timber-framed houses, medieval bridges, hidden courtyards and notable architectural monuments from various periods. From the hieroglyph-adorned Maison Égyptienne to the neoclassical University Palace, from ancient defensive structures to Art Nouveau villas, these sites reveal authentic aspects of Strasbourg's heritage. In the tanners' quarter, the Maison des Tanneurs documents the medieval craft tradition, while the Cour du Corbeau, with its multi-story wooden galleries, represents one of the city's oldest preserved inns. Rue du Jeu-des-Enfants leads through a quiet collection of historic residences, and Place de la République demonstrates the late 19th-century Prussian urban planning. The Barrage Vauban, a 17th-century defensive installation, provides wide views over the Ill River and the Ponts Couverts from its rooftop terrace. Away from the tourist crowds, additional photogenic locations include the vaulted cellars of the Cave des Hospices Civils, where wine has been stored for centuries, the Art Nouveau architecture along Allée de la Robertsau, and the neoclassical facade of the Lycée des Pontonniers. Place Saint-Étienne and Place Saint-Thomas show everyday city life in historic settings. These locations enable photographs that go beyond typical postcard views and provide a nuanced perspective on Strasbourg's architectural diversity.
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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