Summary
There is a narrow gap between the corner pillar and the wall of the 13th century pharmacy in Strasbourg's spectacular Cathedral Square. It's just wide enough to allow a person of normal girth to squeeze through.
In the Middle Ages, burghers who got stuck halfway were declared obese and taxed accordingly ( there's an idea for Gordon Brown.See the full content of this document
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Grape Escape
I tucked in my tummy, and slid through easily. But Luc, my guide, wasn't impressed. "Remember, Perrott," he said, "this is only the first day of your trip to Alsace".
Four days later, I knew what he meant. With 43 Michelin gourmet stars bestowed on the region, Alsace is the eating and drinking capital of t...See the full content of this document
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