La Petite France
La Petite France is the most enchanting district of Strasbourg, a maze of canals, cobbled lanes, and half‑timbered houses that seem lifted from a storybook. Once home to tanners, millers, and fishermen, the quarter developed in the Middle Ages around the River Ill, its waters powering workshops and shaping daily life. The name “Petite France” recalls a 16th‑century hospital for syphilis patients, yet today the area is celebrated for its charm rather than its past hardships. With flower‑decked balconies, wooden bridges, and reflections shimmering on the water, the district offers one of the city’s most picturesque settings. Visitors can stroll along the quays, admire the medieval Ponts Couverts and Barrage Vauban nearby, and enjoy cafés that line the waterfront. As part of Strasbourg’s UNESCO World Heritage designation, La Petite France embodies the city’s blend of history and beauty, inviting travelers to experience Alsatian tradition in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Strasbourg FranceLa Petite France is located in the southwestern corner of Strasbourg's UNESCO-listed Grande Île historic center, where the River Ill splits into multiple arms lined by cobblestone quays, half-timbered houses, and narrow canals. This former tanners' and millers' quarter features iconic spots like Place Benjamin Zix, Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes, and the Maison des Tanneurs, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere of medieval architecture and waterside promenades. Nearby are the Ponts Couverts bridges and defensive towers to the east, Barrage Vauban dam with its panoramic terrace just across, Pont Saint-Martin and Pont du Faisan footbridges, plus short walks to Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain, and Place Kléber square.
Alsatian Museum
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Musée Historique de la Ville de Strasbourg
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Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
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Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
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Musée Tomi Ungerer
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Musée Zoologique de Strasbourg
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Château Musée Vodou
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L'Aubette 1928
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Lieu d'Europe
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Cave historique des Hospices de Strasbourg
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs
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Musée des Beaux-Arts
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Musée Archéologique
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Le Vaisseau
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MM Park France
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Théâtre National de Strasbourg
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Opéra National du Rhin
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Le Maillon, Théâtre de Strasbourg
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Théâtre Jeune Public
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Théâtre de la Choucrouterie
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Le Kafteur
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TAPS Laiterie
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Galerie Bertrand Gillig
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Galerie Chantal Bamberger
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Galerie Sandra Blum
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Galerie L’Estampe
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Galerie East
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Galerie La Pierre Large
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Galerie Philippe Decorde
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Radial Art Contemporain
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Palais Rohan Strasbourg
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Palais du Rhin
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Parc de la Citadelle
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Fort de Mutzig
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Barrage Vauban
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
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Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg
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Place Kléber
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Grande Île
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Place Gutenberg
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Parc de l’Orangerie
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European Parliament
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Jardin de la Place de la République
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Église Saint-Thomas
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Parc des Contades
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Église catholique Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune
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Neubau
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Observatoire astronomique de Strasbourg
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Planétarium du Jardin des sciences
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Jardin Botanique de l’Université de Strasbourg
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Parc du Heyritz
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Parc de Pourtalès
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Jardin des Deux‑Rives
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