Place Saint Etienne (Saint Etienne Square), Strasbourg

Nestled within a tranquil nook of Strasbourg's Grand Island (Grand Île), lies Place Saint Etienne, a petite and charming medieval square adorned with a collection of 18th-century half-timbered houses. Originally constructed in the 11th century under the name "Saint Pierre-Large," the square adopted its present moniker in 1400.

At the heart of the square, shielded by a pair of lime trees, rests the Meiselocker fountain, erected in 1929. This creation by Ernst Weber was a gift from Munich to Strasbourg, an exchange for the Vater Rhein fountain bestowed upon Munich.

Among the other noteworthy attractions here is the Foyer de l'Étudiant Catholique, established at the birthplace of Paul Appell, along with the Saint-Étienne church situated within the Saint-Étienne Episcopal College.

Once a location where the local Assembly of Nobles convened, this square has transformed into a favored gathering hub for Catholic students, particularly following its revitalization in 2014.