In strasbourg, the petite france district is arguably the citys most romantic district, especially at nightfall. This border is formed by the rhine, which also forms the eastern border of the modern city, facing across the river to the german town kehl. Explore strasbourg in the little train petit train strasbourg. Ponts extraordinaires ayant fait lhistoire par modesto diaporama. A succession of canals along which have been built beautiful halftimbered houses gives to the district a undeniable charm. Next to the ponts couverts is the barrage vauban, a part of vauban s. Trip planner with best activities and top rating tours offered for you to book instantly. Le kapellbrucke a lucerne cest lun des plus longs ponts couverts. I will also give you the perfect itinerary to visit strasbourg mustsee. Hotels near pont couverts hotels near musee dart moderne et contemporain. The halftimbered houses, sprouting veritable thickets of scarlet geraniums in summer, and the riverside parks attract the masses, but the area still manages to retain its alsatian charm, especially in the early morning and late evening. It is now part of the administrative region of grand est. Further on, youll see the ponts couverts and the barrage vauban, the remains of the fortifications of the city. Crisscrossed by narrow lanes, canals and locks, petite france is where artisans plied their trades in the middle ages.
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