Strasbourg, European capital

Drawing on its 2,000 years of history and exchanges, Strasbourg enjoys a privileged position at the very heart of Europe. It is a symbol of reconciliation and peace within a continent shaken by history, a pioneer of European integration. A humanistic city, Strasbourg hosts the headquarters of a myriad of European Union institutions and European bodies.



EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2023 SESSIONS

 

January from monday 16 to thursday 19
February from monday 13 to thursday 16
March from monday 13 to thursday 16
April
May
June		 from monday 17 to thursday 20
from monday 08 to thursday 11
from monday 12 to thursday 15
July from monday 10 to thursday 13
September from monday 11 to thursday 14
October from monday 02 to thursday 05
  from monday 16 to thursday 19
November
December		 from monday ​20 to thursday 23
from monday 11 to thursday 14

 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2024 SESSIONS

January from monday 15 to thursday 18
February from monday 05 to thursday 08

March		 from monday 26 to thursday 29
from monday 11 to thursday 14
April from monday 22 to thursday 25
July from monday 16 to thursday 19
September from monday 16 to thursday 19
October from monday 07 to thursday 10
  from monday 21 to thursday 24
November
December		 from monday ​25 to thursday 28
from monday 16 to thursday 19

Visit the European institutions in Strasbourg



The European Parliament in Strasbourg is open to the public during and outside of session weeks. Guided tours are free-of-charge but must be booked in advance (for groups of 10 to 50 persons).

The European Parliament will be closed to visitors on the following dates:

06-10/04, 01/05, 12/05 (preparation of the open doors), 18-19/05 (20/05 open for visits), 08-10/06 (EYE), 29/05, 14/07, 14-15/08, 01-02/11, 25/12-02/01/2024.

On Saturday 13/05/23, we organize the Europe Day (Open House).
Batorama also proposes a visit to the European Parliament combined with a boat trip. This formula is an invitation to explore the city and its history from the river, then to head off on foot to discover the European Parliament.).
The Council of Europe is open to the public all year round including during parliamentary assembly plenary sittings. Visitor groups (15 persons minimum) may also listen to a debate in the Chamber. Visits are free-of-charge but must be reserved in advance.

European institutions in Strasbourg

  • Parlement Européen
  • Conseil de l’Europe
  • Cour Européenne des Droits de l’Homme

European establishments and bodies in Strasbourg

  • Centre Européen de la Jeunesse
  • Pharmacopée Européenne
  • Observatoire Européen de l’Audiovisuel
  • Eurimage
  • ARTE
  • Assemblée des Régions d’Europe
  • Fondation Européenne de la Science
  • Eurocorps
  • Centre d’Information sur les Institutions Européennes
  • Lieu d’Europe