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Strasbourg, European capital of professional events

Strasbourg, capitale européenne des événements professionnels

A true European crossroads, the Alsatian capital is perfectly sized for the organisation of seminars, congresses or large-scale conventions in a picturesque setting.

Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988, Strasbourg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. As proof of this, the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral - the second most visited building in France and for a long time the highest building in the world (142 m) -, and the historic district of la Petite Francefamous for its canals and half-timbered houses, including the house of the Tanners. The city is also 3e in the green city ranking of France and was awarded the label City of Art and History in 2013.

 

Destination StrasbourgA pioneer in the history of the construction of the European Union and the seat of many institutions - the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights - Strasbourg is a European crossroads. Extremely well served, it hosts more than 300 professional events every year. Thanks to at its Congress Center renovated, with its 3 auditoriums and 23 committee rooms over 50,000 m2 that can host XXL events at the national or international level, as well as the largest Zenith in Francewith over 7,800 seats, Strasbourg is positioned as a first choice city in Europe for the organisation of congresses.

 

Accessibility

Only 1h46 from Paris by TGV, it is home to two high-speed lines: the LGV Rhine-Rhône and the LGV Est "L'Européenne". Strasbourg-Entzheim airport is only 10 minutes from the city centre and four other international airports are less than 2h30 away: Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Baden-Baden.

The Accor network in Strasbourg

If you wish to organize a large-scale seminar, or even a congress or international convention in a hotel in the Alsatian capital, the Accor network offers a wide choice of 21 hotels specializing in this type of event. From the most economical (Ibis and ibis Styles) or ApartHotels Adagio and Adagio Access) at the top of the range with Pullman, Sofitel and MGallery through our hotels mid-range market (Novotel, and Mercury). Hotels located in the heart of the Alsatian capital or near train stations and the airport for more comfort and simplicity.

 

Destination StrasbourgIncentive ideas in Strasbourg

On fine days, Strasbourg and Alsace offer a multitude of small rivers and canals for the practice of incentive water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. You will be able to discover the old town with its bridges, locks and small districts. Elected French cycling capital in 2018 by the Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB), Strasbourg is also the city where it is easiest to get around on two wheels. Another way to discover it or the surrounding wine estates while doing a bit of sport.

 

My Congress in Strasbourg

À In Strasbourg, no less than 2,661 Accor rooms and a 10,000 m² congress site allow you to plan your large-scale event in the best possible conditions.

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Organising my congress in Strasbourg