"Obernai, where the past breath in the streets, and peace hold the soul." This sentence is often attributing to unknown poet come through Alsace. Many visitors call the city as "a little paradise on Earth," for its old charm and good food.
Obernai is perfect place if you are looking for calm and relaxation. The city has thermal bath, "Les Thermes Obernai," where peoples go to relax their body and mind. Also, there are many gardens and parks to walk in. One example is Parc de Hell, very quiet and beautiful for walking or read book.
You can enjoy wine-tasting too, because Obernai is on Alsace Wine Route. There are family wineries where you not only taste wine, but also learn history of wine making.
Obernai is where Saint Odile is from. She is the patron saint for Alsace. There is a popular pilgrimage site, Mont Sainte-Odile, named for her. People in Obernai feel full of pride for her history.
Another notable is René Egles, a French singer and songwriter. While not born in Obernai, he often sings about the Alsace region in his music.
The main street in Obernai is Rue du Marché. It is full of old buildings and little shops selling local goods. Another famous street is Rue des Maréchaux, known for colorful houses and cobblestones.
Make sure to walk through Place du Marché, which is more like a square but still very important. Many festivals and events happen there all year.
Obernai has many interesting places. The medieval walls that surround the city are worth seeing. There is also the Belfry, a tall tower that you cannot miss when you are walking.
Visit St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which is very beautiful inside and out. For history, Musée du Pain d’Épices tells people about gingerbread. It is sweet place to visit.
I went to Obernai last summer during vacation. It is peaceful and colorful. First thing I notice is how clean the streets are. People are kind, even though my French is not perfect.
I take many photos of timber-frame houses. I try tarte flambée, which is like pizza but thin. Also, I visit Mont Sainte-Odile and feel very spiritual being there.
Q: Is Obernai easy to reach?
A: Yes, it is easy because there is train from Strasbourg and many buses.
Q: What is best time to visit Obernai?
A: Summer is good, but Christmas time has markets that are special.
There are not many big clubs in Obernai, but there are small bars for dancing or listening local music. Nightlife is not very busy but enjoyable if you like quiet places.
Sometimes, people go to club in Strasbourg, which is not far by train.
Did you know Obernai was once capital of Alsace before Strasbourg? Also, many films and TV series shoot in Obernai because it looks perfect old Europe.
The wine in Obernai is famous. They have Riesling and Gewürztraminer, very high quality wine.
Flowers are very important here, and city wins awards for how well they decorate the streets with flowers.
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