European Heritage Days - Strasbourg

Heritage Days in Strasbourg: A City with Open Doors

Since their creation in 1984, the European Heritage Days have become a must-attend event on the French cultural calendar. In Strasbourg, a city with exceptionally rich heritage, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historic center, this event takes on a special dimension due to the presence of European institutions and millennia-old architectural heritage.

Exceptional Sites Open Their Doors

The strength of the Heritage Days in Strasbourg lies in access to places usually closed to the public or rarely accessible:

• The European Parliament, with guided tours of the Louise Weiss building designed by Architecture Studio
• The European Court of Human Rights, which exceptionally opens its doors
• The Council of Europe, the cradle of European construction
• The Archives of the City and Eurometropolis, with opening of storage areas and restoration workshops
• The University Botanical Garden, with guided tours and workshops
• The Zoological Museum and university institutions

An Annual Theme Guiding the Program

Each edition is placed under a national theme that inspires the program. In 2025, the theme of architectural heritage highlighted the extraordinary architectural diversity of Strasbourg, from the Gothic cathedral to the buildings of the German Neustadt, from the half-timbered houses of Petite France to the contemporary achievements of European institutions.

Activities for All Audiences

Beyond the visits, the Heritage Days offer conferences, creative workshops (linocut, pinhole photography), theatrical readings, concerts, and fun activities for families. Cultural mediators and volunteers from heritage associations ensure a quality welcome at each site, passionately conveying Strasbourg's history and memory.