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La Petite France
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The Maison des Tanneurs and Place Benjamin-Zix in the heart of the quarter
Petite France in relation to the city of Strasborg
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La Petite France , in Alsatian dialect : Französel (also known as the Quartier des Tanneurs ; German : Gerberviertel ; "Tanner's Quarter") is the south-western part of the Grande Île of Strasbourg in Alsace in eastern France, the most central and characteristic island of the city that forms the historic center. The district is bounded to the north by the Quai de la Bruche (Brischstade), the rue du Bain-aux-Plantes, the Place Benjamin-Zix and the rue des Dentelles; to the east by the Rue du Pont-Saint-Martin, the Pont Saint-Thomas (Thomas Bridge) and the Mills footbridge; to the south by the Channel of Zorn-Mühle ; to the west by the Covered Bridges.

At Petite France, the river Ill splits up into a number of channels that cascade through an area that was, in the Middle Ages, home to the city's tanners , millers and fishermen , and is now one of Strasbourg's main tourist attractions. Petite France forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grande Île, designated in 1988. [1] [2]

The Petite France district did not emerge as an urban entity until the 20th century. Originally, the term "Little France" was reserved for the dam that separates the Spitzmühlen Canal from the shipping canal. Up until the 19th century, the three units that make up the district today were called in Alsatian dialect "Am Pflanzbad", "Der Mühlenplan" and "Bei den Gedeckten Brücken".

In the 13th century, the Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes, the main street of the quarter, was known as Glanzhof , in the 15th century it became the Pflanzhof , and later the Pflanzbad . This designation referred to a public bathhouse (No. 22) in which women underwent a bath treatment with fragrant and beneficial herbs.

The "Mühlenplan" still corresponds to the Rue des Moulins, which is sometimes also called the mill quarter. Petite France is therefore not a historical district in the narrower sense, but a picturesque district that emerged with its narrow alleys of half-timbered houses on the banks of the Ill and was not very popular at the time because of the tanneries (white and red tanners) and the associated smells. In addition to the tanners and mill owners, poor fishermen, executioners and prostitutes also lived here. Due to the poverty, many houses were built in half-timbered construction. The origin goes back to the 16th century. [5]

Just upstream of Petite France, the river Ill flows through the Barrage Vauban , a defensive structure built at the end of the 17th century. Downstream of this, the river splits into the Canal du Faux-Rempart , which flows to the north of the Grande Île, and four channels which flow through the Petite France quarter before reuniting in the main channel of the river, flowing to the south of the Grande Île. These four channels are spanned by the Ponts Couverts , an earlier defensive structure of three bridges and four towers that, despite its name, has not been covered since the 18th century. [6]

Downstream of the Ponts Couverts , the four channels flow through an area of largely half-timbered buildings which, together with the narrow lanes and footbridges that connect them, mostly date from the 16th and 17th centuries. The sloping roofs of many of the buildings include open lofts where hides were once dried. Three of the four channels flowing through the quarter run over weirs that once drove mills and other industries, whilst the northernmost channel is navigable. This passes through a lock and the Pont du Faisan swing bridge in the centre of the quarter, and is largely used by passenger trip boats. [1] [6] [7]

On the north bank of the Ill at the heart of the quarter is the Maison des Tanneurs , home of the Tanner's Guild, and Place Benjamin-Zix . From this square lead several streets, including the Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes and the Rue des Dentelles , also lined by half-timbered houses. To the east these lead to the Saint-Thomas church , the city’s main Lutheran church, and to the west back to the Pont Couverts and to the Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux church , actually two churches (one Protestant and one Catholic ) in the same building. [6]

The origin of the name Petite-France ("Little France") was not given for patriotic or architectural reasons. It can be found in the Alsatian name Blatterhüs of a hospice for the incurable, originally founded in the Finkwiller district and then moved in 1687 to a new building at 6 rue des Moulins, on what is now the Quai de la Petite-France ( Blodergängel in Alsatian during the 18th and 19th centuries), where it operated for a period of almost 300 years until 1789 in the then German-speaking and culturally German-influenced Lutheran University City of Strasbourg. Until 1789, all of Alsace was a foreign country under customs law (province à l'instar de l'étranger effectif), i.e. it had a customs border with France, but not with the Holy Roman Empire . The hospice was founded in 1503 by Gaspard Hofmeister, a citizen of the city, for the Landsknechte of Charles VIII of France , who had contracted syphilis during the Italian wars . The return of the Landsknechte from the siege of Naples brought syphilis to the region. The hospice had been expanded in 1506 and 1522 before being moved in 1687. Syphilis is a disease that appeared suddenly in Europe at the end of the 15th century and soon required considerable care for the often marginalized patients. The population called the hospice "Zum Französel" at the time - syphilis was considered a "French disease". In the 18th century the place was called the Hospice of the Incurable. In 1795 the building was referred to as "La Petite France", then by extension the entire district. [8] [9]

The quarter's weirs, lock and half-timbered buildings

The Rue des Dentelles , one of the quarter's narrow streets

The Pont du Faisan , one of the quarter's bridges


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Amid the visual romance of Strasbourg and the greater Alsace region in northeastern France, La Petite France is a charming focal point. This historic quarter is located on the western end of Strasbourg’s center island called The Grande Île. Meaning “Large Island,” The Grande Île is separated from the rest of Strasbourg by the Ill River and Canal du Faux-Rempart . The entirety of the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and that includes the western end of La Petite France, which was historically home to tanners, millers, and fishermen back in the Middle Ages.
The vestiges of these craftspeople and workmen still remain in many of the preserved buildings, such as the Tanner’s House, but today La Petite France is also a thriving destination for travelers seeking that interesting mix of French and German culture that is so indicative of Strasbourg and the Alsace region. Add in romantic canal walkways, charming half-timbered houses, Alsatian wine and cuisine , and Romanesque, Medieval, and Baroque architecture, and you have a recipe for enriching fun. Read on to get more of a taste of just how much there is to see, do, and learn about in the storied quarter of La Petite France.
La Petite France is an energetic tourist hub today, and it has always been a well-traveled area. This neighborhood is also called the Quartier des Tanneurs and Gerberviertel in German, both meaning “The Tanner’s Quarter.” In the Middle Ages, La Petite France was the neighborhood where working-class tanners, millers, and fishermen lived, making use of the canals to export their leather goods, grains, and seafood. Today you can still visit the famous Tanner’s House (Maison des Tanneurs), which was the old tanner’s guildhall and has been preserved since being listed as a historical monument in 1927. But this area has long been inhabited , even before tanners gave rise to the quarter’s name. Proof of human development dates back to Paleolithic times, and the first textual evidence of a city is from the 12th century BC. This beautiful area of France has passed through many hands over the ages: Celts, Romans, Alemanni, Huns, and Clovis, the first king of the Franks. It certainly is one desirable spot.
The icons of La Petite France are the canals and half-timbered houses lining the water like brightly colored gingerbread houses. It’s no wonder so many describe this quarter as fairytale-like and romantic, especially when the lights of the houses illuminate the canal waters at night. The steep-roofed, half-timbered houses date back to the 16th and 17th centuries when they were used as tannery shops and slaughterhouses. Now they are having a more luxurious second life as boutiques and speciality restaurants featuring Alsatian dishes. It’s a joy to walk by these chalet-like buildings, whether on one of the many cobblestone streets, walking along the canals, or while on the water during a guided boat tour. The Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes is an especially picturesque street lined with many of the best examples of these half-timbered houses. As for the waters that so famously surround the Grande Île, they are the Ill River and Canal du Faux-Rempart, also called Fossé du Faux-Rempart. This canal wraps all the way around the historic center island to meet the Ill River with both ends. Thirteen bridges cross the one-mile long canal, creating perfect viewpoints for travelers and some of the best spots for photo-taking.
Les Ponts Couverts de la Petite France
In addition to the streets of half-timbered houses, there are dozens of other architecturally significant and just plain charming buildings, churches, dams, and bridges to gaze upon in La Petite France. You shouldn’t miss Saint Thomas’ Church , also known as Église Saint-Thomas in French and Thomaskirche in German. This five-naved hall church is nicknamed the “Protestant Cathedral” as it’s the main Lutheran church in Strasbourg. There are so many aspects of Saint Thomas’ Church to be impressed by, including an organ played by Mozart, tombs dating back to 1130, medieval stained glass windows, and Gothic frescoes from Jost Haller. Of course no visit to Le Petite France would be complete without viewing Le Barrage Vauban , also known as the Vauban Dam. The dam was constructed in 1690 from plans drawn by the military engineer Marshal Vauban. Le Barrage Vauban spans the width of the Ill River and, today, showcases sculptures and features a rooftop panoramic terrace for locals and travelers to look out onto La Petite France and many of the covered bridges. These covered bridges or Les Ponts Couverts have not donned their wooden roofs since the 18th century, yet their name has remained. Les Ponts Couverts are comprised of three linked bridges spanning the Ill River as well as three towers, all from the 14th century. They are truly a symbol of La Petite France and one of the most recognizable landmarks.
The blending of French and German cultures isn’t just seen in the architecture, but also in the food you’ll find throughout Strasbourg and in La Petite France. When it comes to Alsatian cuisine, think comforting, rustic ingredients, like eggs, potatoes, smoked meats, sausages, and cabbage. Cozy up with these hearty meals in a traditional winstub , or venture to one of the area’s numerous Michelin-starred restaurants. There’s also quite an emphasis on wine and beer. When it comes to traditional dishes, you might as well start with Choucroute garnie . The Alsatian version of German sauerkraut, Choucroute garnie is made by adding salt and juniper to shredded cabbage and fermenting it in wooden barrels. Of course there’s the delicious and crispy Tarte flambee , also called Flammekueche in German. This is essentially a thin-crust flatbread topped with creme fraiche, sliced onions, and bacon. Baeckeoffe is another hearty speciality. Meaning “baker’s oven,” this casserole is made from white wine-marinated mutton, beef, pork, potatoes, onions, and other seasonings like leeks, thyme, and garlic. After marinating overnight, the Baeckeoffe is then slowly cooked to increase flavor and tenderness. It’s often reserved as a dish for special occasions and especially for Christmas, but you can find it on the menu at local eateries. To pair with these delicious dishes, you’ll probably want an Alsatian wine. Most wine you’ll find available will be white, because most wines produced in the region are white (except for Pinot Noir). Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot gris will give you just a taste of the variety you could find while exploring the Alsace Wine Route , one of the most famous wine trails in France, should you venture beyond into the greater Alsace region.
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Located on the western side of the Grande Île in Strasbourg, France, the district of Petite-France contains the historical center of the city. Characterized by its canal system and half-timbered buildings, Petite-France is a charming area of Strasbourg that visitors shouldn’t miss. Here is a list of the top ten things to do while you’re there.
Sometimes the best way to get to know a neighborhood like Petite-France is to simply wander along its streets for a while. Once home to butchers and tanners, this neighborhood was centered on the city’s canals to accommodate those professions’ constant need for water to function. Today, their half-timbered homes situated right on the river still stand, and are a truly beautiful sight to behold. Grab a quick bite to eat at a local café and soak in the historic scenery. When the weather is warm, the neighborhood’s charm is elevated when every house’s window boxes overflow with flowers.
Located on the border of the Petite-France neighborhood, the Musée Historique de Strasbourg (historical museum) is worth a visit in order to understand the story behind the area. The museum itself is housed in a 16th century slaughterhouse and each of the detailed exhibits offer a look into Strasbourg’s colorful past, going from a Roman military camp called Argentoratum to the center of European politics it is today. Some highlights include a Gutenburg bible from 1485, and a scale model of the entire city from the 1720s.
Realized by French engineer Sébastian Le Prestre de Vauban in the 1 7th century, the Barrage Vauban is a dam that spans the width of the River III and was used principally as a bridge and as a defensive structure. Recently renovated to its former glory, the Barrage Vauban currently houses an array of modern art exhibits. After checking out the art, climb up to the bridge’s rooftop terrace – the panoramic views of Petite-France and the Ponts Couverts alone make it worth the visit!
Before the construction of the Barrage Vauban, the Ponts Couverts were Strasbourg’s main defensive structures on River III. They were officially opened in 1250. The name comes from the wooden roofs that were built over the bridges to protect soldiers in times of war but were removed in 1784. However, the name remained and the spot is now classified as a historical monument. The Ponts Couverts are a spectacular way to cross the four river channels that flow through the heart of Petite-France.
Located in the heart of Petite-France on rue de l’Ail, the Popartiserie is a workshop, exhibition place and salesroom created by and for local artists. Visitors to this gallery can view pieces representing all movements of contemporary art, from street art to up-cycled art, all while sipping a glass of champagne. Main exhibitions change every two months, while smaller exhibitions showcasing the work of young local artists change every 15 days. Be sure to check out the gallery’s gift shop,
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