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Magnolia trees blooming in Strasbourg, France

The Best Time to See the Strasbourg Magnolias

On: March 24, 2025

It may not make the typical list of the best things to do in Strasbourg, and that’s exactly why the Strasbourg magnolia season should be on your radar. Every year, Strasbourg tests the bounds of human (OK, fine, my) sanity with one of the dreariest, most depressing winters I’ve everContinue Reading

Claire Naughton

Hi! I'm a current US expat and longtime traveler based in Strasbourg, France. I'm here because I fell in love with a Frenchie, and I think and write a lot about the identity implications of loving someone so much that you make lasting changes for them. But that's just part of my story. I have deep backpacker-adventure roots and love hiking and sports, including running, horseback riding, and soccer. In recent years, I've also developed a taste for slow city travel and never take for granted an opportunity to explore a new place and indulge in a delicious meal. Finally, I am also an enormous animal enthusiast and adore opportunities to safely and responsibly interact with them. Nothing puts this complex and beautiful world we all share more into perspective than being in nature.

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