Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Petite France
Strasbourg, France
Half-timbered canalside quarter of tanners' and millers' houses.
Square · France · Grand Est
Place Kléber
Strasbourg's main square and meeting point.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Place Kléber matters
Place Kléber is the central square of Strasbourg, a large open space with a statue of a French general. In December it is dominated by a huge Christmas tree and is the heart of the city's festive season.
Talking points
- It's the city's main meeting point.
- A huge Christmas tree stands here in December.
- Cafés and shops surround it.
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