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Grande Île
With its bustling public squares, busy pedestrianised precincts and upmarket shopping streets, the Grande Île , declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is a paradise for the aimless ambler. The narrow streets of the old city are especially enchanting at night, particularly right around the cathedral (eg rue du Sanglier).
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Jardin des Deux Rives
As a concrete (but very green) expression of Franco-German friendship, Strasbourg and its German neighbour Kehl have turned areas once used by customs posts and military installations into the 60-hectare Jardin des Deux Rives , whose play areas, promenades and parkland stretch along both banks of the Rhine just south of Pont de l'Europe.
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Petite France
Crisscrossed by narrow lanes, canals and locks, Grande Île's Petite France is the stuff of fairy tales. The half-timbered houses, meticulously maintained and sprouting veritable thickets of geraniums, and the riverside parks attract multitudes of tourists. However, the area still manages to retain its Alsatian atmosphere and charm, especially in the early morning and late evening.
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