Visit Strasbourg

Traditional half-timbered houses on the canals district La Petite France in Strasbourg, UNESCO World Heritage Site

What city could be more ideal for hosting a European meeting than Strasbourg? Boasting over 2,000 years of history and international encounters, Strasbourg holds a unique position at the very heart of Europe. It is a beacon of humanism, which played a pioneering role in the reconstruction of Europe and is home to several key European institutions: the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights.

But Strasbourg’s appeal extends beyond its political significance; it is also a place of History and Architecture. A stroll through its streets offers views of its magnificent cathedral, charming half-timbered houses, grand imperial palaces and lovely medieval streets. Despite its population of 280 000 inhabitants, Strasbourg retains the cozy feel of a village.

 

Aerial view of the Saint Paul Church in Strasbourg

Moreover, Alsace is a region famous for its French gastronomy, offering culinary delights such as choucroute, tarte flambée, kougelhopf, munster, baeckeoffe, bretzels. It is also renowned as a distinguished wine region with its seven grape varieties (Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer), while for beer enthusiasts, the local craft breweries are sure to delight.

Entrance of the Louise Weiss building, the official seat of the
European Parliament which houses the hemicycle for plenary sessions.