Strasbourg - Tanner's Quarter Quartier des Tanneurs
North-west of St-Thomas is the old Quartier des Tanneurs (Tanners' Quarter), with picturesque half- timbered buildings lining its narrow streets, an area known as "Little France" (Petite France). In Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes is the old Gerwerstub or Maison des Tanneurs (restaurant). Farther south-west are the Ponts Couverts (Covered Bridges), four bridges, formerly roofed, over the Ill, which is here divided into four arms.
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Four of the town's medieval defense towers are also preserved here. The best view (and also a fine view of the town) is to be had from the Grande Ecluse, a dam built by Vauban.
North of the Ponts Couverts, on the western edge of the old town, is the church of St-Pierre-le-Vieux (14th-15th C.). From the south side of the church the old-world Grand' Rue leads back to Place Gutenberg.
North of the Ponts Couverts, on the western edge of the old town, is the church of St-Pierre-le-Vieux (14th-15th C.). From the south side of the church the old-world Grand' Rue leads back to Place Gutenberg.
