Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg

This sleek modernist museum sits right on the Ill River and houses one of France's best collections of modern art outside Paris. You'll find exceptional works by Kandinsky, Monet, Picasso, and Gustav Klimt, plus an outstanding Jean Arp collection that most people don't expect. The building itself is gorgeous: floor to ceiling windows flood the galleries with natural light, and the rooftop terrace gives you sweeping views over Strasbourg's old town and cathedral spire.

The visit flows beautifully across three floors, starting with 19th century works on the ground level and moving up through increasingly contemporary pieces. The Kandinsky room on the second floor is genuinely spectacular, with several of his best abstract compositions displayed together. You'll spend most of your time on the upper floors where the light is best and the river views through the windows create this lovely dialogue between the art and the city outside.

Here's what most guides won't tell you: the permanent collection is relatively small, so 90 minutes is plenty unless there's a special exhibition running. Skip the basement contemporary section unless you're really into video installations and conceptual work. At €7 for adults, it's excellent value, but honestly, you can see the best views from the rooftop cafe without buying a museum ticket at all.