European Christmas
Strasbourg, Capital of Human Values
During this time, Strasbourg hosts concerts, performances, and events that celebrate cultural diversity while conveying messages of peace and sharing. Visitors can stroll through the festively decorated streets, discover artisanal products from all over Europe, and attend events where languages, music, and traditions come together and interact.
Christmas in Strasbourg thus becomes a time for coming together and celebrating human values, where the enchantment of the lights and the magic of the season blend with a spirit of solidarity and openness to the world. The city invites everyone to share, connect, and marvel, making this season a unique time, filled with warmth and meaning, where Europe comes alive in the heart of Strasbourg, the Christmas Capital.
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Immerse yourself in the heart of European democracy and its institutions as you explore the Palace of Europe, the seat of the Council of Europe and a landmark of European history.
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Discover the Palace of Europe, an iconic symbol of European democracy.
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Whether you prefer to stroll at your own pace or take a guided tour, let yourself be carried away by the paths of the Orangerie Park, amid lush greenery, illuminations, and new discoveries. As you stroll, the European institutions reveal their history and their role at the heart of the continent’s democratic life. An inspiring interlude, where the tranquility of the park meets the effervescence of the ideas that shape Europe.
Learn moreA Stroll Through the Heart of the European Quarter
Take a self-guided or guided stroll along the park’s paths, surrounded by nature and lights, and discover the institutions that stir the hearts of millions of Europeans.
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Discover the 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene, a masterpiece featuring 300 figures, on display during the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris .
Every day, bredle and mulled wine will be on sale to benefit the church’s restoration. And at 6 p.m., come to the musical unveiling of the giant Advent calendar.For more information: 06 30 32 30 27 - tickets available on site
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Passions Croisées invites you to Saint Guillaume Church to experience a magical Christmas filled with storytelling, concerts, ballet, a Michelin-starred dinner, and gourmet treats.
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In the City Hall’s Courtyard of Honor, strange packages from the North Pole have been left among the Christmas trees. Large wooden crates, adorned with ribbons and bows, seem to herald a delivery unlike any other! But what could these extraordinary packages possibly contain? The mystery remains unsolved…
Come discover this unusual display, which invites young and old alike to rediscover the joy of Christmas surprises right in the heart of the city.
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AN INVITATION TO A MYSTERIOUS CHRISTMAS
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December 4–12, at dusk, on the plaza in front of the synagogue.
For all ages – Free
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To celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, a light show traces the history of this holiday on the facade of the Great Synagogue of Peace.
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Christmas Concert at the Lieu d’Europe
A surprise musical evening to enjoy at the Lieu d’Europe. An opportunity to explore the exhibitions at this cultural and educational institution and gain a better understanding of Europe, its identity, its history, and its values.
