Quais des Bateliers: The Boatmen’s Quays

You’re now walking along the quays, known as the boatmen’s quays, named after the boatmen that once worked here. Today, they are entirely pedestrianized. So you can stroll along without a care in the world, admiring the beautiful houses that line them. These buildings date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. They’re well worth a look, and, in fact, several of them have been listed as historical monuments. While you’re in Strasbourg, be sure to take the time to follow the quays and wander a little further afield. From here, for example, you can continue to the Saint-Guillaume bridge and reach the Saint-Attale quay for a leisurely stroll along the Ill river, as far as the Neustadt district. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy stunning views of the Pontonniers International High School, with its magnificent architecture.