Strasbourg, France: Day 2, part 2
So we continued with the walking tour. Leaving Place Broglie, we continued walking until we reached this part. Impressive buildings before my eyes. The one on the right, partly hidden, has orange Advent windows on the facade. Of course it's an Hermes store and nope, we didn't stop to peer at the store window. This incredible 18th century building that houses a patisserie (Christian) is one of my favorites from this trip. It features a striking trompe-l'œil facade, which means an artistic building exterior that uses realistic perspective and shading to trick the eye into seeing 3D architectural features—like windows, balconies, or open doors—that are actually flat. While many of my tour mates were elbowing each other looking into the mouth-watering window displays, I waited everyone out to photograph the building. Train runs through it. Another set up for Christmas Market. This one's not too far from the Place Broglie. It seems like every square h...
