Detailed information about the logistical arrangements during the event days can be found in Practical information.pdf
General information:
Getting to Strasbourg
1) By train Strasbourg is accessible by high-speed trains and night trains from several capitals and large European cities. More information is available here.
2) By Plane Strasbourg is accessible by plane via its Enthzheim Airport, only 10km away from the city centre and connected to Strasbourg Central Station by train (up to 5 trains per hour) in just 8 minutes. Around forty European cities have a direct flight to Strasbourg. More information is available here.
Getting around in Strasbourg
On arrival at the City hall for lunch and the Mayors' meeting, you will be offered a 3 days urban transport ticket that will enable you to use public transport and reach the summit venues. Strasbourg boasts a dense and efficient urban transport network. The network operates from Monday to Saturday from 4.30 am to 0.30 am, and on Sundays and public holidays (except May 1st) from 5.30 am to 0.30 am. You can find all the local transportation system information on the CTS website.
Accommodation
There is a large choice of accommodation in the city centre of Strasbourg, at a convenient distance from the City Hall and the European Parliament. We have selected for you a few partner hotels offering a preferential rate. Please follow this link to access the hotel booking page. We would suggest that you book your accommodation as soon as possible since the European Mayors Summit will take place during a plenary session of the European Parliament.
Venues
- Hotel de Ville (City Hall)
The entrance is located at 9 rue Brûlée, next to Place Broglie, in the heart of Strasbourg. This splendid 18th-century building hosted key events of the foundation of Europe such as the first meeting of the ministers’ committee of the Council of Europe in August 1949, resulting in the creation of the first European institution. You will be welcomed in this historical landmark for lunch (at 12:00) and the Mayors' working meeting (at 14:00) on 21 October.
- European Parliament
Inaugurated in 1999 by French President Jacques Chirac, the European Parliament seats in Strasbourg since 1977, when the Council of Europe welcomed the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) at the Palace of Europe. For more than twenty years now, the distinctive glass-clad building hosts the monthly plenary sessions of our elected MEPs and represents an architectural landmark for the city. You will be welcomed at 1 Avenue du Président Robert Schuman from 8:00 on 22 October for a meeting with the newly elected MEPs.
- Salle de l’Aubette
Located in the heart of Strasbourg, on Place Kléber, the world heritage monument of the Aubette was built mid-18th century to welcome military housing, before becoming a museum in 1869 and finally a leisure complex in 1920. Nowadays, the building is home to a museum and shopping outlets but also an event hall to host gatherings such as the public conference to be held in the late afternoon on 21 October.
- Pavillon Joséphine
In the heart of the Orangerie park, on Avenue de l’Europe, Pavillon Joséphine was inaugurated for Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in 1804. It is now a particularly popular site with the people of Strasbourg, for its green and rich environment. The Pavillon will house our final dinner reception on 22 October.
The downloadable version of the practical information is available here.pdf