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Where to stay Hotel Gutenberg, hotelgutenberg.com/en: A few minutes away from the cathedral, Hotel Gutenberg offers modern decor and a hearty Alsatian breakfast. Doubles with breakfast from $170. Hotel ibis Strasbourg Centre Historique, ibis.com: Within easy walking distance of Strasbourg Station, Petite France and the cathedral, this is an excellent budget option. Expect friendly staff and a small, but tidy, room. Doubles with breakfast start at about $92. Where to eat Le Clou, le-clou.com: This Michelin Plate-rated Alsatian winstub (wine restaurant) offers an excellent lunch menu, with two courses for about $21or three for about $27. The à la carte menu is packed with Alsatian classics and rather more expensive. Open 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to midnight. S’Kaechele, skaechele.fr: Expect a warm welcome from owners Karine and Daniel and excellent Alsatian food at this tiny, one-room winstub. Booking ahead is recommended; mains from about $22. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday around lunchtime; open other days 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. What to do Strasbourg Cathedral, cathedrale-strasbourg.fr: Entrance to the main cathedral is free, although access to the crypt is unavailable; check the website for further details. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. A platform, located 332 steps up, offers sweeping views of the city and surrounding countryside. Adults about $7.37; children ages 5 to 18, about $3.36. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Information: otstrasbourg.fr