Petite France, Medieval district in Strasbourg, France.
Half-timbered houses line the canals of Petite France, where multiple waterways intersect beneath wooden bridges and stone fortifications.
The district received its name from a 16th-century hospital that treated soldiers with syphilis, who returned from Naples during military campaigns.
Former tanners and millers established their workshops along the waterways, leaving behind a network of covered passages and industrial heritage.
Visitors can reach Petite France through tram lines A and D, stopping at station Langstross Grand Rue, within walking distance.
The Vauban Dam functions as both a defensive structure and a water regulation system, featuring a panoramic terrace overlooking the district.
Location: Strasbourg
GPS coordinates: 48.58092,7.74063
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
In Strasbourg, each step crosses several centuries of history. You walk from medieval alleys lined with half-timbered houses to glass buildings housing European institutions. The cathedral, 142 meters high, has dominated the city since the Middle Ages, while modern structures along the Rhine reflect the city’s European role. The sound of bells blends with tram noise, and the smell of gingerbread drifts through the contemporary administrative districts.
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
Maison des tanneurs
102 m
Anciennes glacières
103 m
Commanderie Saint-Jean
195 m
Pont du Faisan
72 m
Église méthodiste de Sion, Strasbourg
146 m
Maison au 40, rue du Bain-aux-Plantes et 1, rue des Moulins à Strasbourg
100 m
Maison au 10, rue des Dentelles à Strasbourg
183 m
Passerelle des Anciennes-Glacières
183 m
Quai Turckheim
183 m
Ancien Hôtel de Rathsamhausen
184 m
Quai de la Petite-France
34 m
Pont de la Spitzmuhle
70 m
Pont de la Dinsenmuhle
95 m
Maison au 25, rue du Bain-aux-Plantes à Strasbourg
107 m
Maison au 27 rue du Bain-aux-Plantes à Strasbourg
112 m
Immeuble au 6, rue des Moulins à Strasbourg
61 m
Maison au 1, quai des Moulins à Strasbourg
79 m
Maison, 8 Grand'Rue, Strasbourg
205 m
Maison au 31, rue du Bain-aux-Plantes à Strasbourg
120 m
Maison au 4, quai de la Bruche à Strasbourg
107 m
Maison au 33, rue du Bain-aux-Plantes à Strasbourg
123 m
Maison au 29, rue du Bain-aux-Plantes à Strasbourg
116 m
Moulin Rouge
173 m
Maison des Ponts Couverts
98 m
Hans von Altheimturm
157 m
Heinrichsturm
137 m
Henkersturm
151 m
Französische Turm
186 mReviews
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