Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France's Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I'm struck ...

While the city dodged serious damage in both world wars, Strasbourg has a dizzying history. It was hit hard during the Franco ...

European travel expert Rick Steves recommends this picturesque wine region in France for its pleasant climate patterns and ...

As the host of "Rick Steves Europe," Rick Steves knows a thing or two about the region -- and there's one French foodie ...

Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France. It shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with the better-known neighboring ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig even deeper in time – much deeper – visit a cave. Some of my favorites, in ...

Beloved travel erudite Rick Steves is now best known for his detailed guidebooks and engaging TV shows. Yet his passion for exploration kickstarted when he left for his first independent European trip ...

When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. | In Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing ...