Strasbourg: Grande Île

Grande Île is the true center of Strasbourg and it is here you'll spend most of your time as a tourist. On this island, the meaning of the name is '(The) Large Island' you'll find half-timbered houses, narrow streets and, street life. It doesn't matter where you go on the island, you'll always find something fun to see, do or experience!

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River and Grande Île to the right

Looking towards Petite France with Grande Île to the right.

River flowing silently

The river flowing silently through the city center.

People relaxing by the riverside

A group of friends enjoying a sunny day by the river.

A narrow street near Strasbourg Cathedral

A narrow street near Strasbourg Cathedral.

Place Gutenberg

Place Gutenberg is one of the main squares in Strasbourg. It's located between Place Kléber and Strasbourg Cathedral. It's named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, who lived in Strasbourg for over 30 years of his life.

Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons

Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons, between Place Gutenberg and Strasbourg Cathedral.

Another view of Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons

Another view of Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons.

Buildings along the river

Buildings along the river.

Ruelle de l'Abreuvoir

Ruelle de l'Abreuvoir.

Grand-Rue

Grand-Rue on the way towards Petite France.

Grand-Rue

Grand-Rue.

Petite France

This photo was taken very close to Petite France.

Place Broglie

Buildings along Place Broglie in the northern part of Grande Île

Place Broglie

Place Broglie.

Rue du Faisan

Rue du Faisan.

Rue des Juifs

Rue des Juifs.

Rue des Sœurs

Rue des Sœurs.

Rue de la Mésange

Rue de la Mésange is one of the main routes for traffic on Grande Île and it changes name several times on its course through the area.

Rue des Grandes Arcades

A building on Rue des Grandes Arcades, which is a pedestrian street connecting Place Kléber and Place Gutenberg.