Strasbourg, European capital

With 2,000 years of history and exchange, Strasbourg occupies a privileged position at the heart of Europe. As a European capital, Strasbourg is home to leading institutions such as the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights. This unique positioning gives Strasbourg a strong image of openness, innovation, and international cooperation.



EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2026 SESSIONS
 

Januaryfrom monday 20 to thursday 23

February

March


April

May

June

July

September

October


November


December


from monday 09 to thursday 12



from monday 27 to thursday 30


from monday 18 to thursday 21

from monday 15 to thursday 18

from monday 06 to thursday 09

from monday 14 to thursday 17

from monday 05 to thursday 08
from monday 19 to thursday 22


from monday 23 to thursday 26

from monday 14 to thursday 17

 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2027 SESSIONS
 

Januaryfrom monday 18 to thursday 21

February

March


April

May

June

July

September

October


November


December


from monday 15 to thursday 18
from monday 08 to thursday 11


from monday 12 to thursday 15


from monday 24 to thursday 27

from monday 14 to thursday 17

from monday 05 to thursday 08

from monday 13 to thursday 16

from monday 04 to thursday 07
from monday 18 to thursday 21


from monday 22 to thursday 25

from monday 13 to thursday 16

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).
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