Alsatian Afternoon Tea at Christian: Kougelhopf and Specialty Coffee

End your slow day with an authentic Alsatian afternoon tea at one of Strasbourg's most iconic patisseries, savouring ...

End your slow day with an authentic Alsatian afternoon tea at one of Strasbourg's most iconic patisseries, savouring freshly baked kougelhopf with specialty coffee.

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About this activity

There's no better way to close a slow day in Strasbourg than at Christian, the patisserie that has been sweetening locals' lives since 1968 from its spot beside the cathedral. Kougelhopf is the quintessential Alsatian cake: a crown-shaped brioche with raisins soaked in kirsch, toasted almonds on top, and a spongy interior that melts in your mouth. Pair it with specialty coffee in a porcelain cup and sit by the window overlooking the cathedral square. The interior is an exercise in discreet elegance: dark wood, display cases of pastry art, and an aroma of butter and vanilla. A perfect ending to a day where haste was forbidden.

Practical information

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Address

12 Rue de l'Outre, 67000 Strasbourg, Francia

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Opening hours

Ma-Sa: 07:30-18:30, Do: 07:30-19:00, Lu: cerrado

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Website

christian.fr

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Price

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