If you have an hour...
Visits to the European institutions are available by prior arrangement and, in the case of the Parliament, only during part-sessions. When the weather is fine, a walk in the Parc de l'Orangerie is a must. Located in the heart of the European quarter, this green lung also has a zoo and two restaurants.
... or an afternoon
For half a day, the proximity of the business district to the historic centre makes it easy to discover Strasbourg's old town and its architectural treasures, in particular its imperial quarter, the bucolic setting of Petite France and, of course, the city itself,
its sublime cathedral. As well as its temporary exhibitions, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art boasts a fine permanent collection of works by Gauguin, Sisley, Monet and Rodin.... If you're in the mood for something different, the town's proximity to Germany means you can go for a walk in the Black Forest, pop into Baden-Baden and stop off at one of the thermal baths for which the destination is famous. Enthusiasts
thrill-seekers can opt for Europark, around 45 minutes away by car, one of the best theme parks in Europe and beyond.
Shopping
Strasbourg's 'golden shopping triangle' lies between the Place de l'Homme de Fer, Place de Broglie and Place Kléber, where the Rue de la Mésange is home to most of the luxury brands. Business travellers passing through the Alsatian metropolis at the end of the year will find that this is the place to be.
Strasbourg's Christmas market, an institution now exported from Moscow to Beijing. Note that the "So Strasbourg" application allows you to find all the local shops, classified by theme and in alphabetical order.
