Mulhouse

From huge murals to small graffiti hidden in the corner of a wall, street art permeates the whole of Mulhouse. The artworks can be found on walls, pavements, letterboxes and street signs - to name just a few.

Many local, national and international artists have left their artistic mark on the city. Urban art has a long tradition in Mulhouse, dating back to the Middle Ages.

The Cité du Train is the largest railway museum in Europe and documents the 200-year history of the railway in France. The collections are exhibited in a fun and educational way in three areas, including a show circuit where you can meet the first tourists of the 1930s and the famous Hercule Poirot on the Orient Express.

The museum tells the saga of the train from its beginnings to the famous TGV speed record. Visitors can stroll among giant steam locomotives, take a ride under railway furniture to discover its mechanics and travel on a Paris Metro train.

When it comes to shopping, you'll find what you're looking for on a stroll through the city, whether it's big international brands, independent fashion boutiques or designer shops. The Canal Couvert is the largest market in eastern France with 300 traders offering their wares on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is lively and colourful and offers regional and international products.
For a lunch break on site, you can choose between Afghan, Senegalese, Lebanese and Alsatian specialities. This unique and authentic market invites you to socialise, meet people and enjoy culinary delights.

As everywhere in Alsace, Advent and the Christmas markets are a special time in Mulhouse. What makes them so special? The Christmas fabric, which is redesigned every year, is a tribute to the textile tradition. It adorns the town hall, the stalls at the Christmas market and the shop windows in the old town centre. It bears the "Alsace terre textile" label and is also available in the Boutique aux Etoffes.

The inhabitants of Mulhouse love to collect fabrics and it is a tradition to decorate the Christmas tables with them. Visitors are also enthusiastic about this tradition. So don't miss out on taking your own fabric home with you!