Place Saint-Étienne (Saint-Étienne Square) on Grande Île in Strasbourg is a small but beautiful square on the eastern end of the island that makes up the center of the city. It's not one of the main sights of the city, but it was a picturesque and not too crowded square, very suitable for some photography. From Place Saint-Étienne it's easy to continue into Neustadt, which is another beautiful area of Strasbourg to visit.
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The view that welcomes you when you enter Place Saint-Étienne from Rue des Veaux.
A beautiful half-timbered house in black and white.
Place Saint-Étienne. Many of the buildings on the square are from the 18th century.
A half-timbered house on the western side of the square.
Looking towards the western side of Place Saint-Etienne. Rue des Veaux to the left.
A man relaxing on the square.
Place Saint-Étienne
The Meiselocker is a statue and fountain which is the central art feature of the square. It was installed in 1929 and is a gift from the city of Munich.
A closer look at the Meiselocker. The statue is of a boy holding a flute in one hand and a birdcage in the other. A homage to old folklores in the city where the young boys caught birds to sell at the market.
The southern side of the Square.
Rue de l'Arc-en-Ciel, which is coming from the north.
The southeastern side of the Square.
Rue de la Courtine. If you continue to Neustadt then this is the way to go.
A very beautiful building that you'll find just when you leave Place Saint-Étienne and walk across the river to Neustadt. It's the Lycée International des Pontonniers (International School Des Pontonniers)