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European Institutions

Strasbourg

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European Institutions

This is one of the major political centres of the European Union, with the Council of Europe, the Palace of Human Rights and the European Parliament all clustered close to the Rhine. Visits are upon reservation only, but even a walk around those huge buildings is worth seeing.

Useful Information

  • Address: Avenue de l’Europe, Strasbourg
  • Phone: +33 3 8841 2029
  • More Info: www.europarl.eu
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Do & See

The historical centre, surrounded by the charming river Ill, is the real marvel of Strasbourg. It comprises the "Petite France," "la place Kléber" and the cathedral area, which are all perfect places for strolling, improving one’s mind, shopping, relaxing outside cafés or even having parties.

Cathédrale Notre Dame Copyright: Sergey Kelin/Shutterstock.com
Cathédrale Notre Dame
The pink sandstone cathedral is a marvel both outside and inside. It houses an old astronomical clock and a top platform to gaze at the whole …
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Petite-France
This is the most picturesque and romantic district of Strasbourg. The alleys offer a succession of old half-timbered houses and, thanks to canals, the river Ill gives visitors the feeling of strolling in Venice. Fluvial tours of 70 minutes with explanations in several languages are …
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Ponts Couverts
These three historic bridges and their four stone towers dating back to the 13th century are iconic in Strasbourg. They cross four canals that run through Petite …
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European Institutions
This is one of the major political centres of the European Union, with the Council of Europe, the Palace of Human Rights and the European Parliament all clustered close to the Rhine. Visits are upon reservation only, but even a walk around those huge buildings is worth …
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Maison Kammerzell
Maison Kammerzell has been turned into a restaurant. This house is definitely the most beautiful in Strasbourg thanks to the marvellous sculpted framework ornating the upper floors. The architecture is late Gothic and simply a must to …
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Le Musée Alsacien
Le Musée Alsacien is located in former Strasbourg homes. This museum is a must for discovering Alsatian traditions. The museum gives a great insight of Strasbourg´s art and folk tradition. …
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Parc de l'Orangerie
This beloved park is located closed to European Parliament building and a popular place among locals and expats alike. Besides being a great place for joggers, children and dog owners the park offers a bowling alley, two restaurants, a town zoo and a small …
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Mémorial de l’Alsace Moselle
This memorial presents the stages in the bloody history of Alsace and Moselle people who changed nationality 4 times between 1870 and 1945. They have free self-guiding …
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Les Secrets du Chocolat
Les Secrets du Chocolat is 800 m² entirely devoted to cocoa. One of the best things is that 100 grams of chocolate is offered to each person at the end of the …
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