Welcome to Strasbourg
With the tiny rivers and narrow alleys, extraordinarly various architecture and the poetry which emerges from the magnificent historical centre, the Alsatian capital is simply delightful. A rich cuisine, a plentiful cultural life and a crossroads position in the heart of Europe are also plenty parts of this city. Both winter and summer, Strasbourg, which is classified as world heritage by the United Nations, is one of France’s most attractive and romantic destinations.
Facts
| Population | 273 000 Strasbourg and its suburbs : 427 000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm. Monday - Saturday. Supermarkets: non-stop 9 am to 9 pm. Monday - Saturday. Reduced hours or closed Sundays. |
| Website | www.strasbourg.fr www.otstrasbourg.fr |
| Newspapers | Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace L’Alsace Saisons d’Alsace Strasbourg magazine Spectacles Bibouille |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance 15 European emergency number 112 SOS doctors Tel: +33 3 88757575 Police 17 Fire 18 |
| Tourist information | Office du tourisme 17a, place de la cathédrale 67000 Strasbourg Opening hours : every day from 9 am-7 pm Tel:+33 3 88613923 www.otstrasbourg.fr |
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