La Petite France lies west of the Grand Île or Strasbourg town center. The area is a lovely place to visit on foot or even by boat. This historic are
La Petite France lies west of the Grand Île or Strasbourg town center. The area is a lovely place to visit on foot or even by boat. This historic area is surrounded by water, the River Ill and canals. Many historic half-timbered homes are along the shores of the river and canals. Historically La Petite France was once a poor part of town, occupied by mills and tanneries, both of which depended on the river and its downward flow. The area also served as a port, transporting Alsatian goods such as wine. For many years it was an unsavoury place, until the middle of the 20th century when it was transformed into a charming tourist destination Most of the 16th and 17th century houses have been preserved and restored reflecting beautifully on the water. Many of these buildings have been converted into cafes and restaurants, and the tanneries and port business are industries of the past.
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