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Strasbourg

EM
STRASBOURG
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS
2013-2014
business
school
2013-2014
international
programs
Welcome to
EM Strasbourg
Business School!
EM Strasbourg Business School is uniquely situated in the city known as the “Carrefour or
crossroads of Europe”. Home to many international European institutions, Strasbourg is in
close proximity to economically vibrant Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Considered
as a “Gateway to Europe” this city has a long tradition of attracting students and academic
professionals from around the world.
Our school is internationally renowned for its French Grande École Master’s program. The
students, selected via a national competitive entrance examination, are trained to become
responsible managers with specialized professional skills applicable in different international contexts.
Among the principal objectives of the program is the promotion of international mobility for
students and graduates. A distinctive feature of our program is a mandatory study abroad
year which allows not only for EM Strasbourg Business School students to study in one of
our 189 partner universities worldwide, but also allows us the pleasure of hosting, in return,
approximately 600 international students from 43 countries.
In addition to the diverse student population, the Grande École program is, in itself, highly
international. Courses are offered in French, English and a certain number of courses in
German. Each year we invite an array of international guest professors from our extensive
network of partner universities to deliver courses and research seminars.
EM Strasbourg Business School’s Grande Ecole program has been EPAS accredited since
April 2009 and we are currently targeting AACSB accreditation in 2014.
It is for these reasons that I extend a warm welcome, or “Bienvenue”, to you. We look
forward to meeting you and exploring possibilities of establishing long lasting successful
international exchanges.
Dr Kevin Mac Gabhann
Director of International Relations
Number
of students
by destination
over 50
15 > 49
1 > 14
French Language and Culture
at EM Strasbourg Business School
French Language and Civilization Courses
The personal and cultural value of studying in France is enhanced by a firm command of the French lan
guage and a ready knowledge of French culture. In conjunction with faculty members from the University of
Strasbourg, EM Strasbourg Business School offers several courses that will help foreign students overcome
the inevitable culture/language barrier.
The following list details some of the courses offered at EM Strasbourg Business School. While the actual
courses taught may vary from year to year, this list provides a good sense of the kind of French language
and civilization courses available.
Beginner’s French
French Literature
To learn the basics of the French language: pronunciation, grammar and spoken French.
Intellectual and cultural enrichment by introducing
students to the work of principal authors from the
18th to the 20th century (including, but not limited
to, excerpts from Zola, Rimbaud, Baudelaire and Verlaine).
Intermediate French
Reinforcement of one’s written and spoken French
language skills with an emphasis on effective communication.
French Grammar and Conversation
To become familiarized with everyday French so that
the student can understand and be understood satisfactorily for the purposes of day-to-day life, in both
professional and social settings. To lay the foundations for a more advanced mastery of expression visà-vis French thought, art, and culture (both intermediate and advanced level courses are offered).
Business French
To develop communication skills in French with a
special emphasis on acquiring specialized commercial vocabulary, internalizing proper forms of conduct
in business situations, and becoming familiar with
French-style business letters, memos and other
forms of correspondence.
Special attention will be given to the historical context
and the place of each work in the evolution of ideas
and culture. To further develop the skills of oral and
written expression.
French Civilization
To gain a basic knowledge of French civics, namely:
geographical data, historical review (the French Republic), regionalism and reform (Alsace and its particular
characteristics), political parties, educational system,
and socio-economic realities.
Language Resource Centre (CRL)
The Language Resource Centre is a friendly, multilingual and multicultural place offering a large variety of
resources in different foreign languages such as DVDs
CD-Roms, videos, educational programs on computers and podcasts, as well as dictionaries, magazines
and reference books.
These facilities give you the opportunity to discover a
new foreign language, or to improve the foreign language skills you have already acquired.
campus life
EM Strasbourg Spirit:
Student Clubs
International students
in 2012-2013
Extra-curricular activities are an
integral part of the EM Strasbourg
Business School program. Twelve
student organizations come under
the EM Strasbourg Spirit umbrella,
offering different types of services
for students such as: Arts Club, Jobs
Service, Press Club and Multimedia
Club.
diploma courses
Bachelor’s Degree
in European Management
The Bachelor’s Degree in European Management, awarded by the University of Strasbourg (EM Strasbourg
Business School) to exchange students, focuses on European Management. Classes, offered in English and/
or French, are taken in conjunction with French students and are taught by EM Strasbourg Business School
professors.
The Degree
Eligibility
The one-year program is divided into three modules
and the evaluation of the grades is based on the results in each module that (60 ECTS credits – European
Credit Transfer System) students must take to obtain
the diploma.
Students currently enrolled at partner universities
must have completed at least two years of study in
Management. In addition, they must demonstrate a
sufficient mastery of the French language if enrolled
in French classes and of the English language if they
are enrolled in English classes. All tuition fees must
be paid to the home institution. Proof of medical insurance is necessary. An Admission Committee will
review the applications and select the students.
Each class is the equivalent of 3 ECTS credits.
n French module: 3 classes of 24 contact hours each
(72 contact hours/ 9 ECTS credits)
n European module: 5 classes of 24 contact hours
each (120 contact hours / 15 ECTS credits)
n Management module: 12 classes of 24 contact
hours each (288 contact hours / 36 ECTS credits)
The list of courses and the modules can be found on
our website and is updated in July for the following
year. Class schedules will be available at the beginning
of the first semester.
Courses and their descriptions:
www.em-strasbourg.eu
student services
A privileged location
EM Strasbourg Business School is just a short 10-minute tram or bike-ride from the city center. The Esplanade district offers comprehensive facilities, including
shops and services, bookshops, estate-agencies, copy
and binding shops, fast-food restaurants and parks.
Libraries
EM Strasbourg Business School hosts the largest economics and management library in the East of France
with 40,000 publications specializing in administration,
finance, management, marketing and economics.
Contact
élodie Thevenet
Incoming Students Coordinator
Phone +33 3 68 85 84 03
Fax +33 3 68 85 86 01
e-mail: elodie.thevenet@em-strasbourg.eu
Kahina Kadji
Incoming Students Coordinator
Phone +33 3 68 85 89 19
Fax +33 3 68 85 86 01
e-mail: kahina.kadji@em-strasbourg.eu
More than a quarter
of our international exchange students
at EM Strasbourg Business School are degree-seeking. 107 out of the
415 exchange students enrolled were degree-seeking students.
Dual Degree Programs
EM Strasbourg Business School has specific agreements for dual degrees with a number of partner uni
versities. The dual degree programs allow students to obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from EM
Strasbourg Business School in addition to their home university’s degree. Classes, offered in English and
French, are taken in conjunction with French students and are taught by EM Strasbourg Business School
professors.
The Degree
Eligibility
Students study at EM Strasbourg Business School
for two to four semesters and complete courses as
detailed in the dual degree agreement between EM
Strasbourg Business School and their home university. These may include General Management courses,
as well as specialization classes, and a research paper
in the student’s field of specialization. Students are
required to do an internship.
Students currently enrolled at dual-degree partner
universities must have completed a given number of
years of study in Management which may vary according to the program. In addition, they must demonstrate a sufficient mastery of the French language if
enrolled in French classes, and of the English language if they are enrolled in English classes. All tuition
fees must be paid to the home institution. Proof of
European medical insurance is necessary. An Admission Committee will review the applications and select the students. This committee may interview the
applicants to assess their knowledge of the French
language.
The list of courses and the modules can be communicated to our partners upon request. Class schedules
will be available at the beginning of each semester.
The Internship
The Corporate Relations Office of EM Strasbourg
Business School will help facilitate students in finding
their mandatory internship in regional companies.
Remuneration is to be discussed with the individual
companies, but will generally amount to approximately one third of the “S.M.I.C.” (French Legal requirements for minimum salary).
Planet EM Strasbourg
Each year in the fall the international students are
invited to participate in our International Fair, “Planet
EM Strasbourg”. During this lively event the students
have the opportunity to promote their home country
and university in a friendly environment. They also
have the chance to get to know the local students.
Promotional Excursions
International students are invited to join the French
students in promoting the Grande École program in a
number of undergraduate schools across France. The
students have the chance to travel to another city, to
mix with the local students and to really feel a part
of EM Strasbourg Business School. The trips are very
much enjoyed by all!
“A motivating
atmosphere”
Dobromir Stoyanov, Varna University
of Economics, Bulgaria
Your experience at EM Strasbourg
Business School
Very professional service at every
level, especially International office
and Foreign Languages and Cultures
Department. I would definitely recom
mend this business school to my
friends and relatives.
Your favorite course
Marketing and sales performance
management, B2B sales management,
European Entrepreneurship, Theatre
body language.
Your favorite place in Strasbourg
The library because of its really rich
data base and the beautiful O
rangerie
Park which is located close to the
school.
Your best memory
A multicultural environment, calm,
challenging and motivating atmos
phere for studying in the university.
Clean and beautiful city. Low crime
rate and nice people.
“A lot of events”
Tereza Reindl, Friedrich-Alexander Uni
versität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Your experience at EM Strasbourg
Business School
Everything was well organised and I
felt welcomed from the very begin
ning. There were a lot of events that
had made it easier to integrate and to
meet other people. The teachers were
all very kind.
Your favorite course
Management of International Teams
because the teacher was awesome
and what we learnt there was really
great.
Your favorite place in Strasbourg
The area around the cathedral with
its impressive architecture and the
beautiful Christmas decorations.
Your best memory
There is no particular experience that
was «the best». I enjoyed very much
getting to know so many people from
so many countries and I still have
contact with lots of them. It was a fan
tastic experience to be all together in
a foreign place, live there for several
months and share some of the best
experiences of our lives.
Academic offer
Courses taught in English*
Marketing
n International Business Negotiations
To be successful in international negotiations today, it is not enough to just have
a good level of English; the ability to deal
successfully
with
cultural
differences
has become essential. This class aims to
increase the student’s cultural awareness and
develop his/her understanding of the crosscultural dynamics involved in international
negotiations.
n International Marketing
The course is designed to provide an understan
ding of what international marketing is about,
with a balance between academic thinking and
practical experience. The main objective is to
develop a managerial understanding of international marketing, by building a marketing
plan in an international context.
Finance
n European Taxation
Upon completion of this course, students will
have a good understanding of tax liability in
business and a good approach of international,
European and territorial rules governing transborder transactions.
n Financial Markets and Financial Institutions
This module provides an overview about quanti
tative methods for the analysis of investments.
It starts with a summary of descriptive and
inferential concepts to capture the random
behavior of financial assets. These methods
are then applied to Market Risk analysis, Capital
Asset Pricing, and Options. Financial Forecast
ing is dealt within the framework of ARIMAanalysis with stochastic volatility. Techniques
are illustrated by hands-on (computer support
ed) exercises and cases.
Strategy
n European Integration
The goal of this course is to enable the student
to understand the institutional set up of the
European Union and its decision-making procedures and dynamics. In the second part
they will analyze the different policies, with an
emphasis on the Single Market, the Common
Agricultural Policy and examples of policies
which are in the second and third pillars of the
Maastricht Treaty.
n European Entrepreneurship
This module is meant to help students master various theoretical lenses to understand
culture and international entrepreneurship and
* List is not exhaustive.
apply those lenses to an international entrepreneurial project.
n Business Games
Business Games allow students to develop,
implement and manage international business
strategies throughout the life of a simulated
company. Participants manage an international firm while competing against other student
teams in a simulated global industry. The simulation provides students and managers with a
realistic strategic-level business experience.
Human Resource Management
n International Aspects of Ethics and Values
This course is meant to provide students with
an overview of the major values and logic underlying the international environment. It will
also help students gather information about
differing values and overcome uneasiness regarding corporate behaviors. At the end of the
course, students will be aware of the challenges
raised by hidden thought processes within organizations.
n Management of International Teams
This course addresses the challenges managers
face when working in multicultural teams. It is designed to develop cultural awareness, knowledge
and competencies. These skills are required
in collaborative processes to deal with human
systems in groups and global organizations.
n Theatre & Body Language:
Tools of Management
To reach a personal development by practical
exercises of dance and theatre. Improvement
of competences linked to listening, communication, expression, self confidence, creativity,
team management, stress management and
control of feelings.
Supply Chain Management
n Supply Chain Strategy
Learn the supply chain English vocabulary and
how supply chains are structured. Make the link
between the company’s core strategy and the
supply chain. Understand the benefits of collaboration within supply chains and learn how to
improve the supply chain performance.
n Logistics and Marketing
This course aims at unlocking the mystery of
logistics and promoting its values to the future
business leaders. It is designed to introduce the
basic concepts of logistics to students enrolled
in principles of marketing courses. Students
should be able to describe, analyze and propose
different logistics organizations.
In the heart of Europe with
a strong dual degree network
the HERMES network
HERMES (Higher Education and Research in Management
of European Universities) is a dual degree network consisting of 18 long-established European universities. The
network was founded by EM Strasbourg Business School
in 1997. Currently EM Strasbourg Business School has
15 dual degree programs, 11 ongoing and 4 in progress.
The participating universities work closely together in
defining their study programs, exchanging professors and
organizing joint research projects.
Heriot Watt University Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Friedrich-Alexander
Universität
Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
École de gestion de l’Université de Liège*
Belgium
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski Krakow
Poland
Universität Hohenheim
Germany
University of Economics in Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen
Germany
Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia*
Italy
Università degli Studi di Pavia
Italy
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Romania
Universidad de Alcalà
Spain
Universidad de Sevilla*
Spain
Athens University of Economics and Business*
Greece
Universidad de Granada
Spain
our worldwide dual degree programs
Argentina
Universidad Del Salvador
Australia
University of Adelaide
Brazil
Ibmec
China
Shanghai University
Colombia
Universidad Eafit
*Dual degree agreement in progress.
Germany
HHL/Handelshochschule Leipzig
Luxembourg
Université de Luxembourg
Portugal
Universidade Nova de Lisboa*
Russia
Tyumen State University*
Switzerland
Université de Fribourg
Thailand
Kasetsart University
United Kingdom
University of Stirling
United States
Canisius College
Bowling Green State University
Vietnam
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
University of Economics Hanoi
Our International Department
Dr. Rachel Price-Kreitz
Director of U.S. Programs
Phone: +33 3 68 85 84 01
E-mail: rachel.kreitz@em-strasbourg.eu
Claudia Sampel
Head of International Office
International Programs Coordinator (Europe)
Phone: +33 3 68 85 84 06
E-mail: claudia.sampel@em-strasbourg.eu
Zita Fonyodi
International Programs Coordinator (Bachelor in International Affairs)
Phone: +33 3 68 85 83 61
E-mail: zita.fonyodi@em-strasbourg.eu
Dorina Butucel
International Programs Coordinator (outside of Europe)
Phone: +33 3 68 85 84 02
E-mail: dorina.butucel@em-strasbourg.eu
Philippa Cahill
Phone: +33 3 68 85 86 01
E-mail: philippa.cahill@em-strasbourg.eu
Daniela Gerzso
International Programs Coordinator (Latin America)
Phone: +33 3 68 85 84 05
E-mail: daniela.gerzso@em-strasbourg.eu
Kahina Kadji
International Programs Coordinator (outside Europe)
Phone: +33 3 68 85 89 19
E-mail: kahina.kadji@em-strasbourg.eu
élodie Thevenet
Phone: +33 3 68 85 84 03
E-mail: elodie.thevenet@em-strasbourg.eu
Contact
International Relations Office
EM Strasbourg Business School
61, avenue de la Forêt-Noire
F-67085 Strasbourg Cedex
Phone +33 3 68 85 84 05
Fax +33 3 68 85 86 01
conception : www.campuscommunication.fr / Crédits photos : Marie Faggiano (page 2), iStockphoto.
Dr. Kevin Mac Gabhann
Director of International Relations
Phone: +33 3 68 85 83 95
E-mail: Kevin.MacGabhann@em-strasbourg.eu
FAQ for
International Students
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Table of Contents
This guide provides answers to questions that are frequently asked by
international students about procedures before, during, and after the trip to
Strasbourg.
Please also feel free to consult our website here
I.
Before Coming to Strasbourg ....................................................................3
About the program ....................................................................................3
About the Application ................................................................................4
About Admission .......................................................................................4
About Enrollment .....................................................................................5
About Financial aid ...................................................................................6
About Visa information ...............................................................................7
About Packing .........................................................................................7
About Work ............................................................................................7
About Accommodation ...............................................................................8
About Getting to Strasbourg ....................................................................... 10
II.
During your stay ................................................................................. 11
About Registration and Classes at EM Strasbourg .............................................. 11
About Insurance .................................................................................... 134
About Strasbourg (Practical Information) ...................................................... 156
III. After your stay: ................................................................................. 167
About Certificates and diplomas ................................................................. 167
Miscellaneous questions ........................................................................... 178
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I.
Before Coming to Strasbourg
About the program
How can I become an exchange student at EM Strasbourg?
Any student of a partner university who has completed at least two years of
university studies at their home institution may become an exchange student
at EM Strasbourg. For those interested in enrolling in an exchange program
at EM Strasbourg, you may contact your office of international relations at
your home university.
What are the programs offered by EM Strasbourg for international students?
Three programs are available for exchange students:
Simple exchange program – This program is conducted over one or
two consecutive semesters in Strasbourg. The credits for these classes
are calculated through the number of European Credit Transfer
System (ECTS) obtained during your stay at the school. Selection for
this program is made by your home university. If you wish to
participate in an exchange with EM Strasbourg, we advise you to
contact the international relations office in your university.
Bachelor of Arts in European Management – this program requires a
two semester period at EM Strasbourg. Compared to the simple
exchange program, this program enables students to obtain a “French
and European Management” University diploma at the end of this
course. Students wishing to enroll in this program are required to
have already completed at least two years of university studies at
their home university.
Dual-degree – the dual degree program enables the student to obtain
both a degree from their home university as well as a degree from EM
Strasbourg. They are required to remain at the school for two to four
semesters. Selection for this program is carried out by a jury from the
home university and EM Strasbourg. Students wishing to enroll into
this program should contact the office of international relations at
their home university.
For students wishing to enroll in an exchange program with EM Strasbourg,
please contact the international office at your school for further
information.
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About the Application
How can I apply for a program?
After having been selected for an exchange program at EM Strasbourg you
may now enroll for the program you wish to take part in. You will be asked
to fill out the application form for EM Strasbourg. You will need to provide
three passport-sized photos and a copy of your social security certificate (for
students coming from the EU and Quebec).
What are the documents required for the application?
The enrollment form for the exchange program is provided to your university
by the International Office in Strasbourg. You will need to attach three
passport-sized photos and a copy of your social security certificate (for
students from EU and Quebec).
For which programs am I eligible to apply?
Eligibility for exchange programs depends on your home university which
selects the students. In addition, students must have a good command of the
French language when enrolled in French classes and a good command of the
English language when enrolled in English classes. For the University diploma
of “French and European Management” students are required to have
completed at least two years of university studies.
What are the application deadlines?
For an exchange commencing in September, the deadline for receiving your
pre-registration documents is May 31st of that year.
For an exchange commencing in January, the deadline for receiving the
documents is October 30th of the previous year.
About Admission
How do I know if I have been admitted to a program?
Once the application period is over, a letter of acceptance specifying the
details of your exchange program (program name, dates, and home university)
will be sent to your home coordinator.
After receiving it, please check that the details are correct and that there are
no errors regarding your registration.
This letter will be essential for students needing to apply for a visa before
they come to France.
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About Enrollment
What is the cost of the tuition fees?
Students do not pay tuition fees in Strasbourg. The tuition is to be paid in the
home university.
What are the different kinds of enrollment?
Inscription Administrative
The “inscription administrative” is the preliminary enrollment with
the school.
Inscription pédagogique
“Inscription pédagogique” is the official procedure for validating your
choice of classes upon arrival at EM Strasbourg.
What is the class schedule for the year?
1st SEMESTER
Orientation week
September 2nd 2013 to September 6th 2013
Courses start
September 9th 2013
October 15th
Days dedicated to the school’s 3 values of November 14th
Sustainable Development, Ethics and December 5th
Diversity
Classes (not exams) end
December 13th 2013
Fall break
October 26th 2013 to November 5th 2013
Christmas break
December 21st 2013 to January 6th 2014
Exams
December 16th to December 20th 2013
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2nd SEMESTER
Orientation week (new comers)
January 6th to January 10th 2014
Courses start
January 13th 2014
Classes (not exams) end
April 11th 2014
Winter break
February 22nd 2014 to March 3rd 2014
Spring break
April 18th to April 28th 2014
March 24th to March 28th 2014 and
Exams
April 14th to April 17th 2014
Holidays start on the days mentioned above and end on the day before the
dates above.
About Financial aid
Are there Scholarships or Financial Aid for international students at EM
Strasbourg?
Scholarships for international students are very limited and are granted by
French embassies and consulates. You may contact them for further
information on this matter.
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About Visa information
Do I need a visa to study in France?
It depends on your home country:
Students from the EU :
EU citizens or students from SWITZERLAND do not require a visa and do not
need to go through other immigration procedures while in France.
Nevertheless, we advise you to bring the following documents:
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proof of medical insurance (E 128 or European Health Insurance Card)
a valid passport or an Identity Card
3 ID photos
Non-EU students :
Students from outside of the EU staying in France for a period of three to
twelve months must obtain a long term student visa. The embassies and
consulates may deliver different types of visas. If you have one which requires
to go through OFII (immigration) upon arrival in France, you will be able to
work 18 hours/week and receive housing subsidy. If you don’t get this kind of
visa, you will not have the same rights but you will not have to go through any
procedure while in France.
About Packing
What should I bring with me to France?
Students should pack lightly and remember that you can buy general
products such as shampoo, body wash, etc once you get to Strasbourg
instead of taking up space in your suitcase. Also keep in mind that the
power outlets in France are different from some other countries so either
plan ahead with an adaptor or plan on buying used electronics once you get
to France (alarm clock, hairdryer, computer chargers etc).
You should also try to not pack too many things. You will want to keep
space in your suitcase for clothing and souvenirs you accumulate while in
Strasbourg.
About Work
Am I able to work while studying?
EU/EEC citizens usually do not need a work permit to exercise a professional
activity in France. For other countries, you have to contact the French
embassy or consulate in your country for further information.
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About Accommodation
What type of accommodation is available for me?
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University residences: EM Strasbourg Business School is granted a limited
number of rooms for visiting students in the university residences.
Therefore, these are allocated to the students on a first come, first
served basis.
- Private apartments: Lists with contact details for private residences will
be provided as well as addresses for websites where you can look for ads
to rent apartments.
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Apartment sharing: You will receive a list with names of EM Strasbourg
students wishing to share an apartment with foreign students. Please feel
free to contact them directly.
Where should I look for accommodation in France?
You will receive accommodation information before your arrival in France
from Kahina or Elodie. Yet, please not that there are website with rental ads
such as leboncoin.fr, vivastreet.fr, … You can also google “apartments for
rent in Strasbourg”.
How much is the monthly rent in Strasbourg?
In university dorms, the price for a private room ranges from 220€ to 550€ per
month. For private apartments you may expect to pay around 350€ - 600€ per
month, and 250€ - 400€ per month for apartment sharing.
How do I reserve an apartment or room in Strasbourg?
To reserve your accommodation you may contact the person in charge of the
residence or the owner of the apartment directly (except for CROUS
Residences – managed through the application system put in place by our
office).
What is a garant?
A “garant” (guarantor) is a person who guarantees the owner of the
apartment that you will fulfill your obligations as a tenant. For example, the
owner may demand payment from this person in case you are no longer able
to pay your rent or damages incurred to property on the premises.
What is the dépôt de garantie/ la caution?
This is the security deposit that you pay upon arrival and occupation of your
apartment. This is a landlord's way of guaranteeing that he or she will be
compensated for any damages that may occur while a tenant is living on the
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property. Usually it is equal to one month’s rent for unfurnished apartments
and at least two months for furnished apartments, excluding the service
charges or maintenance costs.
Which neighborhoods are near the school?
Esplanade, Quartier des XV, Orangerie, République, Neudorf, Krutenau, City
Centre.
I am unable to find accommodation prior to my arrival in Strasbourg, what
should I do?
For students who are unable to find housing prior to their arrival, there is a
Facebook page created by EM Strasbourg where students in exchange
programs may find offers of “colocation” or apartment-sharing with other EM
Strasbourg students. The BDI can also help in the search for housing.
If you haven’t found a place to live before arriving, please book a few nights
in a hotel or hostel to give you some time to look for an apartment while in
Strasbourg.
Where can I obtain housing subsidy (CAF)?
Housing assistance is allocated to students staying for more than three
months. It is a government aid for students used to subsidize rent. For more
information, please visit the CAF website.
What is the CAF?
The CAF or Caisse d’Allocations Familiales is the agency assigned to process
and deliver housing assistance to residences in a particular district or city. To
apply for your housing assistance in Strasbourg you will have to go through the
CAF du Bas-Rhin.
Caisses d’Allocations Familiales du Bas-Rhin
18 Rue de Berne 67092 Strasbourg
0810 25 67 10
www.caf.fr
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About Getting to Strasbourg
How can I get from the airport to Strasbourg?
If you are planning on arriving by airplane, you will most probably connect in
Paris, London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam and arrive at Entzheim airport, which
is the Strasbourg airport (15 minutes away from the city centre by car).
If you arrive at the Entzheim airport, you may take a train or bus into the
Strasbourg city centre which will take you to the train station.
If you arrive at an airport in a different city, you may also take the train to
the Strasbourg Central Station. For example, you may take a high speed train
from Paris that leaves from the Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy) and also
stops at the “Gare de l’Est”. It will take you 2 hours 20 minutes to get to
Strasbourg.
How to get from Strasbourg train station to the city centre?
Once you are at the Strasbourg train station, you can easily get to the city
centre:
There is a tram in Strasbourg that is fairly efficient for getting around the
city. Two lines run below the train station (Lines A and D) and one line runs
from just outside the train station on the left (Line C).
You can take Line A in the direction of Illkirch – Lixenbuhl or Line D in the
direction of Aristide Briand or Line C in the direction of Neuhof Rodolphe
Reuss and stop at “Homme de Fer”. You will be at the crossroads of four
tram lines.
Tickets can be bought from every tram stop with coins or debit cards (with
chips).
How to get from the train station to EM Strasbourg?
From the train station you may take the tram line C in the direction of
Rodolphe Reuss and get off at “Observatoire” tram stop. The school is just 5
minutes away from this stop. Please see map attached for directions to the
school.
From the train station, you may also take the bus, line 2 in the direction of
“Pont du Rhin” until you arrive at the bus stop “La Marne” which is directly in
front of the school.
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II.
During your stay
About Registration and Classes at EM Strasbourg
What are the classes offered and the credits assigned?
The list of classes is available on the website with instructions for each class
as well as credits assigned.
Kindly consult the EM Strasbourg Business School website. On the right hand
side, you will see the link for the list of courses.
What is the ECTS?
ECTS is a system for granting and transferring university course credits which
has been developed by the European Commission as part of a community-wide
program: The SOCRATES-ERASMUS program is used for transferring academic
qualifications obtained outside one’s home country that are assessed and
recognized by all European Universities that have adopted ECTS.
Each course at EM Strasbourg Business School is worth 3 ECTS credits.
According to the Bologna Process, to complete a full-time year in Europe, you
need to validate 60 ECTS credits.
For students coming from outside the EU, please check how the transfer of
ECTS credits and home credits is made in your home university so that you
can calculate the number of ECTS credits, and, therefore courses you need to
take.
How does the French grading system work?
In France grades can go from 0 to 20, with 20 being the best grade. Yet,
teachers do not use the full scale. An 18, therefore, is probably the best
grade a student can expect. It is considered excellent.
To validate a class, one must obtain a mark of at least a 10/20.
How do I sign-up for a class?
You will be sent a link by your Strasbourg coordinators to pre-register for
courses online. This pre-registration will only be used to try and duplicate the
classes… when possible. The final registration will take place in September,
the week of or after orientation.
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How do I activate my ENT account?
ENT is a tool that gives students and teachers access to online services
provided by the university, such as a list of contacts of the professors,
applications for internship contracts, e-mail, documents for classes, and
many more.
You will receive information upon your arrival about how to activate your
ENT account.
How do I add, drop and modify my classes?
You will receive information upon your arrival about how to add, drop or
modify your classes.
Are there mandatory classes?
There are no mandatory classes for exchange students but you should check
with your home university to check what their requirements are.
What language are the classes taught in?
Classes are taught in French and English depending on the class. When you
look up the classes, if the description is in English it is taught in English, if
the description is in French; the class is taught in French.
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About Insurance
Why do I have to pay an additional fee upon my enrollment in EM Strasbourg?
For non-European students coming for an exchange, health insurance for students is
mandatory and should be paid during enrollment. This costs a little more than 210€
and is not the same thing as the tuition fee. Exchange students do not need to pay
the tuition fee.
I already have insurance from my country which also covers my insurance
abroad, including France. Do I still need to sign up for insurance in France?
For European Students and Students from Quebec:
If you come from one of the countries located in the European Economic
Area (EEA) AND if you pay the fees of your national Health system, your
health protection while in France will be insured by your home country
provided you hold a valid European Health Insurance card.
Students from Quebec also benefit from an agreement between France and
Quebec and have the same rights as European students.
For other students not from the EU or Quebec:
Students under 28 years old: Provided you are less than 28 years old on
October 1st 2013, you will have to register and pay for the French
Health/Social security system EVEN IF you have already purchased health
insurance in your country which covers you while abroad.
I already have the mandatory insurance required by the university. Do I still
need to sign up another for French insurance?
Yes. The social security or health insurance you pay during university
registration is another type of insurance and covers only 70% of your health
expenses. If you want supplementary insurance plan to cover 100% of your
health expenses, you will have to subscribe to that as well.
Also, there are other insurances such as the Responsabilité civile (Civil
liability insurance) and the assurance de logement (Housing insurance), both
of which are mandatory to acquire housing and to carry out certain activities
in France. Information about them is sent by your Strasbourg Coordinators.
What is Assurance de Responsabilité Civile ?
It means civil liability insurance in English. It is a third party mandatory
insurance that covers any accidental damage you, as a private person, cause
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to others or their property. This is often included in a home insurance policy
but please be sure to check.
It is mandatory to have it when renting an apartment or a room in a
university dorm.
What is the Assurance de logement? And do I really need to get one?
It is mandatory to insure your home if you rent (even a university dorm) - a
tenant is liable for damage to a property including the common spaces of an
apartment building.
You should expect a yearly fee (non divisible) of about 35 to 50€.
Where do I get my insurance?
MGEL or LMDE:
These are the two organizations that provide the same service for all
students in France as far as basic health coverage is concerned. It is
mandatory to choose one of the two for your basic coverage.
They reimburse 70% of your medical expenses based on a national chart (if
the doctor that you go to charges more than the national tariff, you will not
be reimbursed 70% of what you paid)
They both sell complementary insurance plans to cover the other 30% not
covered by the basic plan. You may choose to subscribe to it or not as it is
not mandatory.
Please consult the links above or read the complementary documents for
more information
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About Strasbourg (Practical Information)
What is the weather like in Strasbourg?
In winter the temperature ranges from -5° to 0°C (it rarely drops past 10°C). It rarely snows and it rains less than in Paris. In summer the
temperature ranges from 22° - 30°C (it sometimes is warmer than 30°C).
Be sure to prepare appropriate clothing for this extreme change in weather
conditions.
How do I get around Strasbourg?
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Public Transportation:
CTS is the public transportation company
running the trams and buses in Strasbourg. The
CTS provides transportation to all parts of
Strasbourg including nearby towns.
The tickets sold by the CTS can be used for
both trams and buses. You may get a
discounted pass as a student (you can pay per
month). For more information on the CTS
transportation company, please visit their
website here.
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Bike
Many students opt for a bike instead of public transportation. The large
number of bike paths makes it very easy to get around Strasbourg by
bike.
A bike rental company in Strasbourg,
Vélhop has an option for students to
rent a bike for 10 months for 40€.
You can get more information on their
website:
http://www.velhop.strasbourg.eu/
There are also a number of bike auctions throughout the year where you
can get cheap used bikes.
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III.
After your stay:
About Certificates and diplomas
Do I get a certificate or a diploma for my course/program?
Students enrolled in simple exchange programs are issued certificates after
their stay in Strasbourg
Students enrolled in the Bachelor for French and European Management
obtain a University Diploma.
Students in the Double Degree program will obtain a diploma for their
degree done at EM Strasbourg.
When do I receive my certificate/diploma?
For students who are on exchange only for the first semester of the
academic year, transcripts and certificates will be available by the month
of February.
For exchange students in the second semester or for one whole academic
year, certificates will be available by the month of July, at the end of the
academic year. For exchange students this also serves as a certificate of
participation.
Students doing French and European Management usually obtain their
university diploma six months after this program.
Those who are part of the Dual-degree program obtain their diploma at the
earliest in March of the year following the completion of their studies.
When is the transcript of the final grades available?
The transcripts for exchange students here for only the first semester will be
available at the end of the first semester around February.
Students on exchange for the second semester or one whole year will get
their transcripts in the second week of July of the same academic year.
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Miscellaneous questions
Is there a consulate of my country in Strasbourg?
Algerian General Consulate
101 rte Schirmeck 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 30 17 51
Mexico Embassy
8 bd Prés Edwards 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 24 07 72 - 03 88 24 26 81
Fax : 03 88 24 10 87
Austrian General Consulate
29 av Paix 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 35 13 94
Mexico Temporary Consulate
19 r Lovisa 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 45 77 11
Belgian General Consulate
41 all Robertsau 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 76 61 15
Fax : 03 88 76 61 12
03 88 52 18 52
Norwegian General Consulate
1 bd Gambetta 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 77 87 52
Fax : 03 88 77 95 56
Netherlands Consulate
12 r Wimpheling 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 61 00 29
German General Consulate
6 Quai Mullenheim
67000 Strasbourg
Tél.: 0388246730
People’s Republic of China General
Consulate
35 r Bautain 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 45 32 32
Fax : 03 88 45 32 23
Greek General Consulate
2 av Pont de l'Europe 67000
STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 45 05 14
Polish General Consulate
2 r Geiler 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 37 23 20
Fax : 03 88 37 23 30
Ivorian General Consulate
11 r Labaroche 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 84 83 73
Japanese Consulate
20 pl Halles 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 52 85 00
Portuguese General Consulate
16 r Wimpheling 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 45 60 40
Luxembourg General Consulate
Tél. : 03 88 15 26 36
Fax : 03 88 15 26 37
Romanian General Consulate
25 r Trubner 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 61 98 96
Fax : 03 88 61 44 25
Marocco General Consulate
7 r Erckmann Chatrian 67000
STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 35 23 09
Fax : 03 88 35 68 51
Russian General Consulate
Tél. : 03 88 36 73 15
Fax : 03 88 35 34 81
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Spanish General Consulate
13 quai Kléber 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 32 67 27
Fax : 03 88 23 07 17
STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 36 68 14
United States General Consulate
15 av Alsace 67000 STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 35 31 04
Services culturels
Tél. : 03 88 35 38 20
Service commercial
Tél. : 03 88 35 50 74
Swiss General Consulate
11 bd Prés Edwards 67000
STRASBOURG
Tél. : 03 88 35 00 70
Turkish General Consulate
10 r Auguste Lamey 67000
Where can I learn French during my stay in Strasbourg?
Classes of “French language and culture” are held in EM Strasbourg specially
tailored for exchange students. Students may choose from a variety of classes
such as beginner’s French, Intermediate French, French grammar and
conversation, Business French, French Literature, and French civilization
classes.
There are also other institutions under the University of Strasbourg that offer
French courses:
• Centre Ressources de Langue
• Institut International d’Études en Langues (International Institute of
Language
Studies)
• SPIRAL
• Université Populaire Européenne
What is the student card and what can I do with it?
The Mon Pass’Campus Alsace serves as your student ID
and also gives you access to certain services such as:
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Borrowing books at the library
Sporting activities organized by the university.
Card to purchase your meals in University
restaurants in Alsace as well as other French
university towns.
The same student card can also be used as a pass for
buses and trams in Strasbourg and nearby areas
(provided you charge them with credit at the CTS
office or at each terminal), pay for photocopies with
photocopiers around the campus and in libraries.
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For more information on your student card please consult:
Mon Pass’Campus Alsace
What is the culture card and what are its benefits?
Available to all students, this card guarantees
preferential rates for shows, cinemas and museums
throughout the Alsace region. It is also available to
all Eucor university students.
You can find more information on their website
here.
What is AGORA ?
Agora de l’étudiant is a service organized by the university to provide
practical information and assistance for students concerning their student
life in the University of Strasbourg.
They offer different services such as:
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Helping foreign students settle in Strasbourg and get their papers
processed for their “titre de sejour” or VISA application.
Providing information on events proposed by the Carte Culture and
the sale of tickets for these events.
Issuing the student card Mon Pass’Campus Alsace
SNCF (train system) ticketing office (at the beginning of the school
year)
Booths for the following offices and agencies are also present in Agora at the start
of the school year:
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University Libraries
Caisse d'Allocations Familiales du Bas-Rhin (CAF)
Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie (CPAM)
CROUS
Ville et Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg
Conseil Général du Bas-Rhin
Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS)
Vélhop
l'Espace Carte Culture
médecine préventive (SUMPS)
Mutuelle Des Etudiants (LMDE)
Mutuelle Générale des Etudiants de L'est (MGEL)
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Préfecture du Bas-Rhin
Services du Numérique (ENT)
service des activités sportives (SUAPS)
These offices are usually open until the end of September.
You may contact them :
Agora de l’étudiant
Campus de l’Esplanade,
Bâtiment « le Platane »
Allée René Capitant
67000 Strasbourg
+33 (0)3 68 85 60 10
svu-agora@unistra.fr
Please also feel free to consult our website here
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Moving to Strasbourg…
Getting a Bank Account
It is important to get your bank account straight away as you can’t get paid
or rent an apartment without one. To do this, you must make and
appointment with whatever bank you chose and take your passport and work
contract with you.
Finding a flat…
To find an apartment in Strasbourg, you can check the notice boards
throughout the IGBMC, look in local papers-the newspaper "DNA" and two
specific ones, "le MASS" (36 r Fossé des Tanneurs 67000 STRASBOURG )
and "Bonjourle67" (17 rue des Bouchers 67000 STRASBOURG), or use the
websites listed below.
• http://www.bonjour.fr/, “immobilier”
• http://www.dna.fr. This is the website for Alsace newspaper and there’s a
link for flat announces on the left: “immo”
• http://www.petites-annonces.fr/, “immobilier”
• http://www.cnous.fr/crous-strasbourg/, “logement”. This is the website for
Students information. You’ll find information about « students residences »,
with the necessary steps to take for French and foreigners students. There
are also information about financial helps.
• http://strasbourg.webcity.fr/petitesAnnonces/. There are announces for
flats renting but also for “colocations”.
Another option is to use an agency to find an apartment. If you don’t speak
French this can be helpful because some agencies will call and make the
appointments for visits for you and take you there to see the apartments.
This is costly though, most agencies will take 1 month rent for the service.
There are many agencies in the city centre and they are easy to find since
they will have adverts in the window for available apartments. It is possible
to get furnished flats, or one that at least comes with an equipped kitchen.
However, it is much more common that the apartment will not have
furniture, a stove or fridge. You can get cheap second hand furniture from
EMMAUS, which is a charity run organization, and you can find some very
nice things there (5 chemin Holtzmatt 67200 STRASBOURG). Otherwise
there is an IKEA in Strasbourg and you can rent a truck from IKEA to move
your new furniture. Second hand (‘occasion’ in French) kitchen appliances and
clothes washing machines are available, just look in the yellow pages of the
phone book to find a dealer.
When you sign a contract to rent a flat you generally have to pay a deposit
for, which is equivalent of two months rent. You also have to pay straight
away the rent for the first month. In addition to the basic rent you will also
pay charges, which usually include water and cleaning of the common areas of
the building. Sometimes heating is also included, check this with the
landlord.
To pay your rent by a direct bank transfer you need a RIB from your
landlord. You can then set up this monthly transfer at your bank. It's not a
good idea to give your landlord your RIB! A 2-room apartment with charges
in the city center will cost about 500-600 euros a month.
It’s possible to get help for the deposit and the guarantee with the
“Locapass”, a contract between the IGBMC and the CCI (Chambre de
Commerce et d’Industrie).
See Armelle or Bénédicte for the details. (room 1019)
Internet: http://www.loca-pass.com/
To check the location of the flat in town, you can use:
http://www.mappy.fr/ or http://pagesblanches.fr
Phone
There are several phone providers. You have to check out prices and offers
since they change all the time and very different depending on what
countries you want to call and if you want cable TV or internet as well. Ask
for advice in your lab….
Electricity
You have to call the electricity company ES Strasbourg to change the
electricity contract for your apartment over to your name. You will need to
know the name of the appartments last tenant: for this you have to ask your
landlord.
Getting Around
• Public transport:
You can use the tram or the bus. You can find maps on the following
website: http://www.cts-strasbourg.fr/cts2.html
Please note that monthly tickets are cheaper and that there are specific
student prices. You have to get a ‘BADGEO’ from the TRAM office (there is
one located in ‘rue du jeu d’enfant’ just off place Kleber and another one at
the railway station. You have to provide them with an ID size photo, your
identity card/passport and your student card. Once you receive your
BADGEO you can buy your ticket each month at the TRAM stations. If you
live in the city centre it will take about 30 minutes to get to the IGBMC by
TRAM.
• Cycling:
There’s an excellent cycle path network. You can ask for a map of
Strasbourg or Alsace in the tourism office close to the cathedral. There’s a
cycle path that goes from Strasbourg city centre to the IGBMC that takes
about 20-25 minutes.
You can rent a bike for a day, a week or a month in “Vélocation” shops. One is
located "4 rue du Maire Kuss", near the railway station.
• Airport:
There is a bus-tram shuttle to and from the airport that costs about 6
euros each way and includes the price of the tram ticket. It leaves from
Baggersee station of the tram A. Buses come every 20-30 min and it takes
20 minutes to arrive to the airport.
Going out…
You can find addresses of restaurants, bars, announces for concerts and so
on on the following website: http://www.webcity.fr/, clicking on
“Strasbourg”.
For the cinema, you can find info on: http://cinema.dna.fr/
(Note: cinemas like Star, Star St. Exupery and Odysee they project films in
the original language with French subtitles).
Please note that a lot of information concerning all aspects of the life in
Strasbourg is available on the website: http://www.strasbourg.fr/
Useful links to find addresses, locations and telephone numbers are:
Pages jaunes :
http://www.pagesjaunes.fr/
Mappy :
http://www.mappy.fr/
The IKEA website in Strasbourg is:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/IkeaNearYouView?storeI
d=4&langId=-2&catalogId=10101&StoreName=strasbourg).
And to check the nice ‘Strasbourg’ weather, you can go to:
http://www.meteo-strasbourg.net/
E U R O P E A N C A P I TA L
Th e Ca pi ta l o f Eu ro pe a n d e mo c ra c y
A l o n g tra d i ti o n o f d i s c u s s i o n a n d d e bate
A key p a r t o f th e re l ati o n s h i p be t we e n Fra n ce a n d G e r ma ny.
Th e Wo r l d Fo r u m fo r D e mo c ra c y
2 0 0 0 ye a r s o f h i s to r y
A c i t y o pe n to th e wo r l d
A Eu ro pe Ce ntre
A C R E AT I V E , H I G H LY AT T R AC T I V E C I T Y
At th e ce ntre o f Eu ro pe a n ma r k e ts
S h a re d va l u e s, bra n d a n d po s i ti o n i n g
A n i nte r n ati o n a l l y- fo c u s e d e co n o my
I n n ovati o n i s k e y to d r i v i n g grow th
Th e Wa cken , t h e f i g u re h e a d o f a n i nte r n ati o n a l bu s i n e s s c i t y
A co m p reh en sive rea l - e s tate o f fe r i n g d e s i gn e d fo r s u s ta i n e d grow th
AN ABUNDANCE OF BRAINPOWER
I n th e G o l d e n Tr i a n g l e o f Eu ro pe a n re s e a rc h
Th e U n iversit y o f S t ra sb o u rg - o n e o f th e d r i ve r s o f th e c i t y ’s attra c ti ve n e s s
G l o ba l l y a c k n ow l e d g e d re s e a rc h ce ntre s
Pro mo ti n g e xce l l e n ce w i th th e Te c h me d Ca mpu s
Co mpe ti ti ve n e s s c l u s te r s – c re ato r s o f a d d e d va l u e
S tra s bo u rg, s o u rce o f n e w i d e a s
Th e s o c i a l e co n o my
G re e n grow th
D i gi ta l n e t wo r k s
C re ati ve a c ti v i ti e s
A MODEL OF VIRTUOUS GROWTH
A n e w c i t y ce ntre by th e R h i n e
A n e w way o f bu i l d i n g th e c i t y
S tra s bo u rg, pi o n e e r o f u r ba n trave l
Th e l a rg e s t c yc l e - tra c k n e t wo r k i n Fra n ce
A l a bo rato r y fo r i n n ovati ve mo bi l i t y
M o re i d e a s, l e s s c a r bo n
Ze ro pe s ti c i d e s - e n co u ra gi n g bi o d i ve r s i t y !
U r ba n n atu re a n d th e fe r ti l e c i t y
A N E X T R AO R D I N A R Y A R C H I T E C T U R A L H E R I TAG E
The h i s to r i c ce ntre, a U N E SCO Wo r l d H e r i ta g e s i te
Th e c ath e d ra l s pi re s o a r s u p i nto th e S tra s bo u rg s k y
A rc h i te c tu re - tra d i ti o n a n d d a r i n g
Th e u r ba n prowe s s o f th e I mpe r i a l d i s tr i c t
A N E W Q UA L I T Y O F L I F E
S tra s bo u rg, l a bo rato r y o f d e mo c ra c y
H o u s i n g fo r a l l
H a ppy c h i l d re n , f ro m pre s c h o o l to s c h o o l
A hub of social solidarity
S po r t w i th a c a pi ta l S
T H E C I T Y W I T H 9000 E V E N T S
A LIFESTYLE SHARED WITH THE WORLD
A bro a d ra n g e o f h o te l s
C h r i s tma s i n Stra s bo u rg
Fo o d a n d w i n e
Th e re d c a r pe t fo r co nve nti o n e e r s
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H
ow can we present every facet of Strasbourg,
with its two-thousand-year history,
its location in the Rhine valley in the centre
of Europe, its blend of Germanic and Latin cultures and
the influence all these aspects have had
on its UNESCO-listed architectural heritage?
How can we present the seventh-largest city
in France, which, along with Geneva and New York,
is one of only three cities to be home to international
organizations without itself being a capital?
How can we depict its central position
in the Europe of today?
How can we give an overview of all the European
institutions with their seat in the city and
show Strasbourg’s cosmopolitan character,
the excellence of its university and its strategic
location at the centre of major European
transport and communications networks?
How can we portray the picture of a pioneer in
urban mobility, with its exceptional quality of life,
numerous public gardens and parks, museums,
theatres and concert halls, restaurants and cafés?
Roland Ries
Senator
and Mayor
of Strasbourg
How can we recount the origin of the city’s
“The Europtimist” brand, which sums up Strasbourg’s
reputation for innovation, its entrepreneurial drive
and inventiveness in both business and research?
Jacques
Bigot
Chairperson
of the Urban
Community
What we have set out to do in these few pages
is to give the answers to these questions
and to draw up a portrait of the city’s wealth of talent and
the range of groundbreaking projects driven
by private and public stakeholders, including the City
Council and the Urban Community of Strasbourg.
They will also give an idea of the major infrastructure
projects being undertaken to improve the daily lives of
the inhabitants and help the international development
of our city. They will offer a better understanding of
Strasbourg and the 28 communes surrounding the city,
an inventive, outgoing, crossborder conurbation that
has managed to keep its very human qualities
Strasbourg
European
capital
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upported by over
2000 years of history
and exchanges,
Strasbourg occupies
a leading position
The seat of the European Parliament
hosts monthly sessions of 736 parliamentarians
at the core of Europe.
A city with a long humanist
tradition, it is the seat of many
institutions of the European
Union and of Greater Europe.
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Strasbourg
European
capital
The hemicycle
of the Council
of Europe.
The world Forum
for Democracy
A global event
for discussion
and thought on
the construction
and challenges
of democracy.
The European Court
of Human Rights
protects the individual liberties
of 800 million Europeans.
The Capital of European democracy
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The Council of Europe
was founded in Strasbourg in 1949
and now has 47 Member States.
s a city with a major international status,
Strasbourg is host to the World Forum
for Democracy, a global event supported
by a close partnership between the
Council of Europe and the city, which sets
out to provide a platform for discussion
for the construction and challenges of
democracy in the world. The Strasbourg
forum comes between the economic
forum of Davos and the social forum of
Porto Allegre and attracts top-level experts
and politicians, while remaining accessible
to citizens from all over the world.
A
city symbolic of the long period of peace
that has reigned in a continent often
shaken by conflict and turmoil and a pioneer of the construction of the European
ideal, Strasbourg is home to the European
Parliament, the Council of Europe, the
European Court of Human Rights, the General Secretariat of the Assembly of European Regions, the European Youth Centre
and the European Ombudsman. The city is
a working symbol of democracy and local
governance and hosts a large number of
related international events, such as the
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities,
European Democracy Week and the European Summer University of Democracy
A long
tradition
of discussion
and debate
W
ith its history steeped
in Rhenish humanism,
Strasbourg has kept its multisecular tradition, a driving
force for discussion and
debate. There is a strong
culture in the city supporting the diversity
of religious faiths and inter-religious discussion, a throwback, perhaps, to the Concordat.
Strasbourg is also a major political centre
and was chosen for the meeting of 29 Heads
of Government to mark the 60th anniversary
of NATO in 2009. The city also hosts sessions
of the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe,
as well as the Strasbourg Club, which brings
together the mayors of 37 European cities.
The Agora houses
three Council of Europe
directorates.
A key part of the relationship
between France and Germany
A
fter the often tumultuous
relations between the
two countries, Strasbourg
has become the symbol
of the reconciliation and
friendship that now binds
Germany and France. The
Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodistrict, with its population
of over a million inhabitants,
has provided a laboratory
and launching-pad for a new
crossborder governance.
The European Directorate
for the Quality of Medicinal Products
helps promote and protect
public and animal health in Europe.
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Strasbourg
European
capital
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Strasbourg,
2000 years
of history
A city open
to the world
12 BC
Originally a Roman camp,
Strasbourg has long watched
over the Rhine and its valley.
In 12 BC, the Romans built a
castrum on a marshy island on
the Ill river, which would later
become the city of Strasbourg.
Prosperity
in the Middle Ages
With a booming economy driven by
the natural advantages of its location,
the city expanded and undertook the
construction of its celebrated pink
sandstone cathedral. Over the years,
Strasbourg became a major centre
for Humanism and the Reform.
Under French rule
In 1681, Louis XIV’s troops
marched into the city.
With the Revolution and the Empire,
Strasbourg lost its status as a free
city and came under French rule.
The ravages of war
After the siege of 1870, Strasbourg was
annexed to the German Empire, but
was returned to France in 1918, only
to be occupied again by Germany
in 1940, before being liberated by
General Leclerc on 23 November 1944.
trasbourg’s location on the Rhine provides the perfect opening to Europe and
Sexplains
its international importance. The
(Re)discovering
Europe
E
urope is part and
parcel of everyday
life in Strasbourg, and
this is the message put
across along the tourist
circuits created by the
City Council. These
take visitors around
some 25 points of
interest, ranging from
the historical centre to
the European district,
with cutting-edge
information terminals
underlining the central
role the city has played
in European history.
A Europe
Centre
T
o give citizens a
fuller picture of
the central role that
Strasbourg has in
Europe, the city is
creating a “Europe
Centre”. The centre
will be located
within the European
district and will be
a valuable source of
information to help
visitors gain a better
understanding of
both Europe and the
role of the institutions
based in the city.
Strasbourg, a city
of symbolic importance
Immediately following the Second
World War, Strasberg became the
symbol of reconciliation and was chosen
as the seat of the Council of Europe.
A World Heritage city
The whole of Strasbourg’s city centre
has been designated a UNESCO World
Heritage site and bears eloquent
witness to the successful blend and
influence of two different cultures.
Council of Europe and its most important
body, the European Court of Human Rights,
were set up in the city between 1950 and
1959, followed by the European Parliament
in 1965. Some 3000 legal professionals
and officials work in these institutions and
bring a welcome cosmopolitan feel to the
city, which can also boast 47 diplomatic
representations, making Strasbourg the
city with the second largest diplomatic
presence in Europe, after Geneva and
without counting capital cities. Strasbourg’s
deliberately international outlook has
resulted in cooperation or twinning agreements with cities such as Boston (USA),
Leicester (UK), Stuttgart and Dresden
(Germany), Ramat Gan (Israel), but also Fès
(Morocco), Jacmel (Haiti), Douala (Cameroon), Vologda (Russia), Kayseri (Turkey),
Bamako (Mali) and Udaïpur (India)
The European district:
sleek, modern architecture
and excellent quality of life.
Strasbourg
A creative,
highly attractive city
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The Crystal Park building,
the central hub
of the Espace européen
de l’Entreprise business park.
s the key figure in the
Rhine basin and Alsace
– the 1st-ranked region
for per-capita exports
in France - Strasbourg
(and its 28 communes) is
strategically positioned
between France and
Germany. The city’s growth
is based on two levers – an
innovation-led economy
and a comprehensive
real-estate offering.
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Strasbourg
A creative,
At the centre
of European
markets
Shared values, brand and positioning
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When Strasbourg
connected up
to the TGV East
high-speed train
system in 2007,
the city’s train
station underwent
an extensive
modernisation
programme.
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The Port of
Strasbourg,
the secondlargest inland
port in France.
trasbourg is ideally located in the
Rhine Valley within a catchment area
of some 30 million inhabitants living
within 250 km of the city. An extensive
high-speed train network connects
the city with London, Paris, Stuttgart,
Munich and Budapest along an eastwest line, and Hamburg, Frankfurt,
Lyon, Marseille and Barcelona from
north to south, while the highway
system links into the main European
north-south and east-west routes.
T
here is considerable competition between
metropolitan areas in Europe and Strasbourg
is determined to gain a significant edge through
a comprehensive economic strategy through to
2020. The city intends to be the focal point for
the Upper Rhine metropolitan region, an ambition based on the values inherent to its area:
European, entrepreneurial, experienced, experimental, ecological and ethical. These values,
shared by all local economic stakeholders, are
the driving force behind the city’s “Strasbourg
the Europtimist” brand. Europe-wide development, creativity and entrepreneurship are unifying values that leverage economic promotion
T
he city has its own airport, while BaselMulhouse, Frankfurt and Zürich are
under two hours away, offering easy
access to all worldwide destinations.
The Rhine, is, of course, one of
Europe’s major waterways, and
links the great North Sea ports with
Central Europe and the Black Sea,
via the Rhine-Main-Danube canal.
The port of Strasbourg handles some
300,000 containers every year.
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he city’s strategic position
is further enhanced by one of the
most advanced telecommunications
networks in Europe
Shuttles leave
the train station
every 10 minutes
for the airport.
Strasbourg
International
airpot is
connected
to over 250
destinations
Key figures
3 80 % of the European
market is within a
500-kilometer radius
of Strasbourg
3 Leading French region
for exports (per capita)
3 Leading region in France
in terms of Direct Foreign
Investment per capita
3 Waterway traffic
has doubled over
the past 6 years
3 2nd ranked French city for
telecommunications
3 32 % of Alsatians are
under 25 years of age
3 35 % of Alsatian
companies have foreign
capital (vs; a national
average of 23 %)
The station and high-speed train network,
a vital hub for north-south and east-west connections
Strasbourg
A creative,
A new district
between Place
de l’Etoile and
the Rhine enjoys
many attractive
features.
An
internationallyfocused
economy
Innovation is key
to driving growth
S
trasbourg has excellent
connections to
international networks
and possesses a robustly
diversified economic fabric
where major international
groups work alongside
a plethora of SMEs. The
region has over 1000
companies with majority
foreign shareholdings.
One Alsatian out of five
works for a foreign company,
which makes Alsace the
leading international region
in the country. German
companies are the most
numerous, followed by
American, Canadian, Swiss
and Japanese groups
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trasbourg is located within a major industrial region
and innovation is the driver which helps it maintain
its leading position. The city has singled out four sectors
as key to driving growth over the 10 next years: medical
technologies and new therapies, innovative and multimodal mobility, the high-end international services sector and creative activities.
Seven flagship projects have been set out to
provide a framework for Strasbourg’s international and European ambition:
3 An international business district for boosting the
city’s attractiveness and driving the development
of the high-end international services sector
3 A major Strasbourg-Kehl cross-border urban project
to expand the metropolitan area to the Rhine
3 A strategy of international transport accessibility based
on intermodality between the high-speed train system
and international airports, to enhance links between
Strasbourg and the major European and worldwide cities
3 An international innovation park to boost Strasbourg’s
position in international innovation networks
3 A medical technologies centre to become
the European benchmark for medical and
surgical instruments and technologies
3 A Franco-German company incubator to encourage
and help companies develop in the two markets
A
3 unit for supporting new business creation
to help entrepreneurs, make the best use of
competencies and talents and create new jobs.
The Wacken,
the
figurehead
of an
international
business city
T
A
comprehensive
real-estate
offering
designed
for sustained
growth
3 The renovation and extension of the
G
he Wacken enjoys an ideal location
between the European and banking
districts and is a key component in
the city’s development programme. A
new international business district
gives Strasbourg a significant edge
over its rivals in the European market.
The Wacken-Europe project
comprises three main parts:
Conference and Concert Centre,
The
construction of a
3
new Exhibition Park
3 A new, large-scale international
business district including
offices, business centres, a
hotel, services and shops.
T
he project will be completed in
two phases, with 100,000 m2 built
between 2013 and 2017 and the
remaining 120,000 m2 from 2017
to 2023. Wacken-Europe will be
just a couple of tram stops away
from the city centre and will bring a
new human-focused and business
dynamic to Strasbourg, with urban
insertion delivering excellent
services and quality of life
reater Strasbourg has
1,200 hectares of land
devoted to business and
economic development.
T
he Espace européen de
l’Entreprise business
park in Schiltigheim, for
example, is home to a
number of internationallyknown companies, while
the Illirch-based Parc de
l’Innovation is a successful driver for scientific
research and high-tech
businesses. The Rhine port
area is undergoing significant development, while
local business incubators
and an extensive hotel
network make the area
an ideal location for new
and existing companies.
T
he breadth and quality of
Strasbourg’s real-estate
offering makes the city a
highly attractive prospect
for major investors
Highly attractive business parks.
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Strasbourg
An abundance
of brainpower
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trasbourg University has the
largest number of students of
any university in France and is
the top-ranked regional university
according to the Shanghai rankings.
The University can boast two Nobel
prizewinners among its current
academics and has a worldwide
reputation for excellence in science.
The relocation to Strasbourg of
the ENA , the national school
for training civil servants from
France and other countries,
proved a timely reminder of the
city’s reputation for excellence.
Strasbourg
An abundance
of brainpower
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The API
(application
and promotion
of innovation)
pole –The IllkirchGraffenstaden
innovation Park
The Institute
of Genetics
and Molecular
and Cellular
Biology
Globally acknowledged research centres
T
S
In the
Golden
Triangle
of
European
research
trasbourg University has the largest
number of students and the biggest
choice of curricula in France, while Alsace
is ranked 2nd among French regions for
scientific publications and 3rd for public
research. The Shanghai rankings put the
University in 14th place for its chemistry
faculty. The University is also part of the
Eucor organisation, which brings together
the universities of Strasbourg, Mulhouse,
Basel, Fribourg and Karlsruhe to form
a confederation which is the only one
of its kind in Europe and which offers
degree courses in 3 countries simultaneously. The famous Golden Triangle, which
stretches for a radius of 120 km outside
Strasbourg, is one of the highest concentrations of laboratories and researchers
in Europe, with 100,000 students, some
13,000 teachers and lecturers and 80
faculties and engineering schools
he University of Strasbourg is one of the leading
lights in European research. The Institute of
Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology is
one of the main European centres for biomedical
research, while the IRCAD Institute of Research
against Digestive Cancer is the worldwide leader for
training in minimally invasive surgery and attracts
more than 3500 surgeons to the city every year. The
Institute of Science and Supramolecular Engineering
is dedicated to developing interdisciplinary research.
Some of the leading names in world scientific and
medical research work in Strasbourg, including
Pierre Chambon, Jacques Marescaux, Jean-Marie
Lehn (Nobel prizewinner for chemistry in 1987) and
Jules Hoffmann (Nobel prizewinner for medicine
in 2011 for his work on innate immunity, which
triggered a major breakthrough in the fight against
inflammatory illnesses, infections and cancers).
These awards illustrate the excellence of the
work carried out both by the CNRS French
scientific research centre and the University of
Strasbourg in life sciences and medicine
The University of Strasbourg
- one of the drivers
of the city’s attractiveness
T
he University of
Strasbourg has some
42,000 students, 22% of
whom come from outside
France and it was one of the
first groups of universities
to be selected as part of the
government-sponsored
“Campus” scheme. It is
The Institute
of Supramolecular
Science and Engineering
3 77 research units
3 10 Ph.D. schools
and 2650 Ph.D. students
Pierre
Chambon
Doctor, biochemist
and geneticist
at the faculty
of medicine of
the University
of Strasbourg,
he founded
the Institute of
Genetics and
Molecular and
Cellular Biology.
also one of the major
beneficiaries of government
funding as part of the
French “Investing for the
Future” plan and is one of
the 3 universities in France
to be awarded the “Initiative
of Excellence” label
Jean-Marie
Lehn
Nobel Prize for
chemistry in 1987,
he is the world‘s
leading specialist
in supramolecular
chemistry.
Jules
Hoffmann
Hoffman is one of the
leading members of
the Alsatian scientific
research community
and was awarded the
2011 Nobel prize for
medicine for his work
on innate immunity.
Key
figures
Jacques
Marescaux
The IRCAD Institute
of Research against
Digestive Cancer
showcases the
scientific excellence
of Strasbourg. Its
founder is a pioneer
in telesurgery.
3 2600 academics
3 2 Nobel prizewinners,
15 members
of the French Academy,
43 members
of the University Institute
of France
Strasbourg
An abundance
of brainpower
The
social
economy
Promoting excellence
with the
Techmed Campus
T
Strasbourg,
source of
new ideas
T
he University of Strasbourg and its research
laboratories work alongside companies in the
region’s competitiveness clusters. Alsace Biovalley,
Véhicule du Futur, Fibres Grand Est, Alsace Énergivie
and Hydreos are dynamic centres for innovationled, high-added-value enterprises. As centres of
excellence, the clusters give the region a genuine edge
as regards international competition and are a driving
force for regional development. Alsace Biovalley
, for example, is set to become an international
benchmark for medical and surgical robotics and
imaging and for discovering new medications
Digital
networks
Green
growth
Competitiveness
clusters,
creators
of added value
T
he recently-created medical
technology campus of Strasbourg
underscores the city’s leading position
in healthcare research, training
and transfer of technologies. The
Techmed Campus is based on 3
complementary programmes:
3 the IRCAD Institute of imageassisted minimally invasive surgery,
a
3 centre for the development of
new medical instruments, run by
the Faculty of Dental Surgery,
3 the Biocluster and Technoparc
business parks for medical
instrumentation companies.
he aim of the Techmed project is
to drive business relating to medical technology by bringing together
public and private-sector stakeholders and creating closer links
between research and industry
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trasbourg is a thriving,
creative hub for new
ideas and for exploring
new domains, breaking
new ground and
turning conventional
approaches on
their head
S
trasbourg’s long
tradition of social
solidarity is a driver for
innovative community
economic models, run
by entrepreneurs who
are passionate about
promoting citizenship
and democracy within
the workplace.
In Alsace, the social
economy comprises
some 5500 companies
and employs
68,000 people
S
trasbourg is committed to giving
its active backing to innovative
projects with a high economic and
ecological potential. The city has
formed a partnership with the Semia
business incubator to promote the
creation of innovation-led, green and
cleantech companies. Collaborative
projects are an integral part of
the region’s activity, and involve
businesses and research laboratories
working together in areas such as
water quality, sustainable buildings,
organically-sourced materials, and
renewable energy networks. The region
is fertile ground for entrepreneurs
in the green innovation sector
T
he Strasbourg Council
was the first French
authority to sign a
partnership agreement
with Syntec Numérique,
which will offer a very
high speed digital
network for corporate
customers. The city is
also the first to have
deployed contactless
mobile technology
for its population
Creative
activities
Strasbourg is a renowned
centre for culture and
innovation and possesses
a thriving creative economy.
Creation and the creative
arts have traditionally been
part of the local economic
fabric and innovation
is playing a significant
role in their expansion.
Strasbourg
A model
of virtuous growth
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ith the country’s first
tram system and the
largest number
of cycle tracks, Strasbourg
is a leader in energy efficiency
and biodiversity and has
come up with a new model
for urban development.
Strasbourg
A model
of virtuous growth
The Seegmuller
depot: a new
centre for arts,
creation and leisure.
Strasbourg,
pioneer
of urban
travel
A new
city centre
by the Rhine
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A new way of building the city
A
A
dream come true! The aim of the Deux
Rives Strasbourg-Kehl project is to
make the Rhine a new focus for urban
and regional development. The city will
be expanding its confines up to the banks
of the Rhine, a significant statement of
its cross-border outreach. The new part
of the city is taking shape, following a
series of neighbourhood consultations, as
part of an urban coproduction approach.
Examples of this include the awardwinning Danube eco-district and the
extension of the tram system to Kehl
s part of the drive for sustainable
development, Strasbourg has
developed an eco-district programme,
an entirely new way of building and
living in the city. By 2016, Strasbourg
will have 16 eco-districts, each
sharing the same objectives:
3 the coexistence of living areas
and protected parkland
3 low energy consumption
3 promoting pedestrian areas and
cycle tracks, as well as car sharing.
The tram has proved
to be a game-changer for the city
and has blended in seamlessly
with the urban landscape.
The Deux Rives
Park and the
Mimram walkway
provide an
eye-catching
link between
Strasbourg and
Germany.
The Danube eco-district is an excellent
example of this approach. With 650
low-energy housing units, offices
and services, the district overlooks
the Rhine and the old port facilities.
Strasbourg has also launched the “10
areas for 10 sustainable buildings»
pilot operation, the first of its kind in
France. The project will involve private
stakeholders joining together to launch
a cooperative housing project
ith its 6 lines, 56 km
of tracks, 69 stations
and 300,000 daily users,
Strasbourg’s tram system
is the largest in France. The
decision to introduce trams
to the city was made in the
early 1990s, in order to hand
the city back to pedestrians,
cyclists and users of public
transport. The tram lines
cover the whole of the city
and its suburbs and have
brought about a profound
change in the way the city
sees itself. Strasbourg was
the first city in France to
opt for a return to the use
of trams in order to change
the way the city operates
and contribute to a healthier
climate. The city has also
shown itself to be a pioneer
in other areas of sustainable
mobility, by improving
walkability, building an
extensive network of
cycle tracks, introducing
car-sharing schemes and
a new road code
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Strasbourg
A model
of virtuous growth
Zero
pesticides:
encouraging biodiversity!
A laboratory
for innovative
mobility
S
The largest
cycle-track network
in France
S
trasbourg has over 530 km of cycle tracks, and
30% of all trips in the city are made by bicycle.
The city has been highly active in promoting
the use of bicycles, with extensive cycle parking
facilities and a large-scale bike hire scheme.
trasbourg is a benchmark
for innovative mobility.
The city has introduced a new
road code and set up social areas
within the city, a clear sign of its
strategy for sharing the public
space and delivering an excellent
quality of life for its inhabitants.
Cars will, of course, always be part
and parcel of city life, but their use
must be subject to certain conditions,
in line with environmental concerns.
Strasbourg has set the example with a
partnership undertaken with Toyota
and EDF, which involves a fleet of
100 rechargeable hybrid vehicles
for use by businesses and local
authority agencies. This experimental
project in the use of electronic
vehicles has attracted worldwide
interest, and is to be followed by
the CRYSTAL project, featuring
a fleet of small electric cars
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More ideas,
less carbon
S
trasbourg is an
environmentallyaware city with clear
objectives for a
healthier climate:
3 bring down energy
consumption
by 30%,
3 bring down
greenhouse gas
emissions by 30%,
3 bring the share
of renewable
energies up to 30
% of total energy
consumption.
The city and its
inhabitants are using
all the means at their
disposal to reach
these objectives
S
trasbourg has stopped all use of phytosanitary products and aims to
become a national and international
benchmark for urban biodiversity.
The zero pesticide policy has significant
environmental, social and economic benefits
and has brought about a considerable
change in the way we interact with our
natural environment. The results are
plain to see, with wild flowers coming
back to the pavements and grass areas
and fields blooming with colour.
O
ther initiatives undertaken
by the city include:
creating
shared gardens
3
planting
collective and educational orchards
3
agreements
with committed
3
local inhabitants for managing
neighbourhood trees
Urban nature
and the fertile city
S
trasbourg actively encourages the local population to grow their own fruit and vegetables and has set
up channels linking producers to local consumers.
Nature is back in town and the city is becoming a hive of fertility.
Strasbourg encourages neighbourhood agriculture,
two examples of which are the “Farm in the City”
operation and the Markthalle food centre project.
People living near schools and pupils’ parents can
buy farm baskets filled with local produce.
Nature is also being encouraged to return to the urban, ecological,
culture and social environment, an important symbol of which
is the creation of a 770 acre urban park area within the city
Strasbourg
An extraordinary
architectural heritage
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he architecture to be
seen in Strasbourg is
extraordinary by any
standards, with its magnificent
cathedral, Imperial
palaces, half-beam houses,
historical museums and
mediaeval streets. Modern
architecture also holds its
own, with some audacious
contemporary buildings.
Strasbourg
An extraordinary
The historic
centre,
a UNESCO
world Heritage
site
The cathedral
spire
soars up into
the Strasbourg
sky
S
urrounded by two arms of the river
Ill, Grande Ile, the historic centre
of Strasbourg, was named a UNESCO
World Heritage Centre in 1988. The
mediaeval part of the city stretches
out from the cathedral and through
the twisting streets and alleys, with
their half-beam houses and 18thcentury mansions. The street names
often reflect the Guild movement,
with rue des Drapiers and the impasse
des Orfèvres, place des Tripiers and
the quai des Bateliers. Over 135
remarkable historical monuments
stand within the 222 acres of Grande
Île, surrounded by the river, with
its old bridges and walkways
S
trasbourg Cathedral is an
immense building with a single
spire, 142 m high, made of pink
sandstone. Dominating the city
centre, it was, until 1647, the
world’s tallest building and is
considered to be a masterpiece of
Gothic architecture. Magnificent
carvings adorn the front of the
cathedral and the building drew
the admiration of Victor Hugo,
who said “it is admirable to be
able to walk round this immense
mass of stone, full of air and light…
which throbs with the blowing
wind”, while Goethe described it
as a “sublimely towering, widespreading tree of God.”
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Strasbourg
An extraordinary
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Canals
and winding
streets In the
Petite France.
Architecture
– tradition
and daring
he history of Strasbourg is engraved in the stones
of the city, which reflect its glorious past. The
passage of time from the 15th to the 18th centuries
can be traced through the 4 old churches of Saint
Thomas, Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, Saint-Pierre-leJeune and Saint-Etienne, the buildings comprising
the Œuvre Notre-Dame, Grande Boucherie, the
Neubau (which houses the city’s Chamber of
Commerce), the Palais Rohan and the Aubette.
Strasbourg can also boast some remarkable modern
architecture, including the European Parliament, the
Council of Europe and the European Court of Human
Rights. The monumental facade of the station is
covered by an immense glass construction, designed
as a hallway towards the city’s transport systems.
The pink granite and glass Museum of Modern Art
is another fine example of imaginative architecture
and is built on the site of the old slaughterhouse.
The Malraux Island just outside the centre has
undergone a remarkable change over the last couple
of years, with the construction of a music and dance
centre and the municipal library and media library
In 2009,
the European
Parliament
celebrated
the 10th
anniversary
of its seat.
The Museum of
Contemporary
Modern Art was
designed by
architect Adrien
Fainsilber.
The first session of the Council
of Europe was held in 1949
in the Aula of the Palais Universitaire,
the main university building.
The Palais du Rhin
is a fine example
of Prussian architecture.
The urban
prowess
of the Imperial
district
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he Neustadt
district houses the
Imperial buildings
constructed between
1880 1918 when the
city was under German rule.
The Palais du Rhin, Palais Universitaire
and, the National and University
library offer an excellent insight into
the history of architecture in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The monumental style and broad
avenues give an clear picture of what
the city set out to be when it was
in German hands and it remains
a model of its kind even today.
The Imperial district is currently
being considered for listing as a
UNESCO World Heritage site
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Strasbourg
A new
quality-of-life
T
he city’s development
strategy pays
particular attention
to the quality of life of its
inhabitants. Participatory
governance, housing and
extensive local facilities
are just a few features
of a policy encouraging
a harmonious, socially
responsible city.
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Strasbourg
A new
quality-of-life
T
Happy
children,
from preschool
to school
Strasbourg,
laboratory
of democracy
Housing for all
S
S
trasbourg is a firm believer in
involving its citizens in its decisions
and projects and discussions are held
through district councils, foreign
resident councils, project workshops
and other bodies. Consultation
Démocratie locale :
vos idées
circulent
Plus de 750 projets réalisés
avec vous depuis 2008
is a vital cog in the city’s local
governance and Strasbourg is
considered as a genuine laboratory
Dans les villes et compagnie
for innovative local democracy.
Venez vous informer et débattre
dans le bus de la démocratie locale
DU 6 AU 15 OCTOBRE 2011
Plus d’informations sur www.strasbourg.eu
Strasbourg
« ville 12 étoiles »
partenaire du
Conseil de l’Europe
trasbourg has a duty to
meet the needs of all
its citizens, throughout
the different phases of
their lives and to build
a city which people can
feel comfortable living
in. A large-scale housing
program is underway, with
18,000 new housing units
planned for 2016. Social and
ecological considerations are
key to this program, which is
intended to be accessible to
people from all walks of life.
The city is also pursuing
its urban renovation
programme in districts
such as Neuhof, the
Meinau, Hautepierre
and Cronenbourg. What
this means is enhancing
the living environment,
renovating existing
buildings, offering a
wide range of housing,
improving public spaces and
developing services for the
districts’ 30,000 inhabitants
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he city can boast a vast network
of crèches, schools, stadiums,
gymnasiums, playgrounds, libraries,
media libraries, concert halls, etc,
within the reach of all its inhabitants.
Our younger generation is core
to these actions and the city
provides extensive facilities
for preschool-age children.
In addition to the 5000 places
already available, by 2014 the
city will have created 350 extra
places in crèches and 5 new
kindergartens, while improving
conditions for parents by, for
example, extending opening hours.
A programme is also under way
to improve the conditions of the
23,000 children in nursery and
primary schools, with high-quality
school meals, fair pricing, improved
heating and acoustics and additional
teaching staff. Special emphasis
is placed on the cultural and
sports education of these young
children. Special facilities are also
available for disabled children.
As the seat of many international
institutions and foreign companies
and a seedbed for international
talents, Strasbourg is proud
of its cosmopolitan status.
Many of the city’s schools offer
multilingual teaching, while 25
schools offer a bilingual French/
German education. In 2008, France’s
first European school opened in the
city, catering for pupils of nursery
school age right up to those taking
the European baccalaureat
Strasbourg
A new
quality-of-life
Strasbourg, a hub of social solidarity
W
ith its long tradition of social solidarity,
Strasbourg has developed specific programmes
to combat inequalities, open up access to healthcare,
protect the most vulnerable inhabitants, preserve
jobs and autonomy, encourage social insertion and
provide emergency accommodation. The city and
its surroundings have 17 health centres, an urban
healthcare centre, and a youth centre. As a signatory
to the French “Ville et handicap” charter, Strasbourg
is committed to helping improve the quality of life
of its disabled inhabitants. This involves the strict
application of the French law introduced on 11th
every 2005, “for equal rights and opportunities,
participation and citizenship of disabled people”
and also to help the citizens overcome the
difficulties they encounter in their daily lives.
Considerable attention is also focused on the
elderly, core to which are the city’s 7 special
homes for the aged. Strasbourg also set up a
programme to aid senior citizens through home
help, preventing the isolation of elderly people
and providing help for dependent persons
Sport
with
a capital S
S
trasbourg offers a comprehensive
range of sports facilities. The city has
some 220 clubs, where a total of 128
different sports are played, with the
young and families a special focus. The
city has its own sports school, while
local schools offer sports discovery
activities, and in summer the city
organises sports events within the city.
Less arduous sports, such as yoga, taï chi,
stretching and Nordic walking are also
fully catered for. Strasbourg hosts major
sports events, such as an international
women’s tennis tournament, the
handball Eurotournament and the
French swimming, tae kwon do and
weightlifting Championships.
The Allianz Golf Tour chose Strasbourg
for one of its tournaments in 2010,
while the French stage of the World
Rally Championship (WRC) was also
held in and around the city. The city’s
sports development programme
is set to confirm Strasbourg’s
place in the sporting agenda.
Local swimming pools have undergone
extensive renovation, and are ideal
for both for occasional and serious
swimmers. Facilities include a superb
“art deco” pool, as well as a heated
open-air pool and the many lake and
river beaches open in summer.
D
oing sport has never been
easier in Strasbourg
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Strasbourg
The city with
9000 events
M
useums, opera,
conservatoire…
Strasbourg
is a thriving
centre for cultural
activities of all
kinds and is one
of Europe’s busiest
areas for the
performing arts.
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Strasbourg
The city with
9000 events
Strasbourg dances,
acts, composes,
paints and sings
all the greatest opera arias.
With over
9000 events every year,
the city is a flagship
for cultural expression.
he Opéra national
du Rhin has a
worldwide reputation
for the quality of its
productions and
every year stages over
140 performances
of opera and dance ,
recitals, concerts as
well as events for
younger audiences.
The company travels
between its 3 home
cities - Strasbourg,
Mulhouse and Colmar
O
T
T
T
he Strasbourg
Philharmonic Orchestra
gives over 30 concerts in the
year and also plays with the
Opéra national du Rhin. The
orchestra is rightly proud of
its reputation for excellence
and is a global flag bearer
for music in Strasbourg.
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T
he Strasbourg
Conservatoire is one of
the oldest public music
teaching institutions in
France and is housed in
the Cité de la musique et
de la danse, the city’s new
cultural centre. It is still
renowned for teaching
musicians, but nowadays
it also has drama and
dance students
he city offers extensive
facilities for music of all
kinds, with concerts held
regularly at venues such
as the Zénith, the Laiterie
Artefact, Pôle Sud and
the Palais de la Musique
et des Congrès, as well
as the Illiade in IllkirchGraffenstaden, the Cheval
Blanc in Schiltigheim,
the Espace culturel in
Vendenheim, Le Cercle
in Bischheim, Le PréO in
Oberhausbergen, and Le
Point d’Eau in Ostwald
ne of the focal points
of cultural activity in
Strasbourg is the theatre.
The Théâtre national
de Strasbourg has a
worldwide reputation
and stages over 150
performances per year
in the city and over 100
outside. The Théâtre
Jeune Public is aimed at
a younger audience and
is especially well known
for its annual puppetry
festival. It gives over
250 performances every
year, many of which
are its own creations.
Alsatian theatre is also
very active, with a huge
variety of performances
and shows, including
comedies, folk festivals,
revues and storytelling.
The Maillon is a major
contributor to the city’s
cultural scene, with a
programme covering
music, theatre, dance,
visual arts and circus
S
T
he centrepiece of
the 26 libraries and
media libraries in the
city is the Malraux
media library, the
biggest of its kind
in Eastern France.
The libraries stage
regular literature and
illustration-related
events, such as Les
Bibliothèques idéales.
The Artothèque in the
Neudorf media library
is designed as a centre
for the democratisation
of art and encourages
creative work through
acquisitions and its
mediation work
M
usic festivals are
held throughout the
year and include the
Strasbourg Music Festival,
the Festival of Artefacts,
Les Nuits électroniques
de l’Ososphère, Jazzdor,
Strasbourg Méditerranée,
Les Nuits européennes,
Contre-Temps and Musica,
which attract top musicians
from all over the world
trasbourg’s 10
museums illustrate
the city’s enormous
cultural wealth and
comprise the Musée
des Beaux-Arts, Musée
historique, Musée de
l’œuvre Notre-Dame,
Musée alsacien, Musée
archéologique, Musée
zoologique, Musée
des Arts décoratifs,
Cabinet des Estampes
et des Dessins and the
Musée d’Art moderne et
contemporain. The Tomi
Ungerer Museum, is an
international centre for
illustration, and exhibits
the 8000 works of the
eponymous artist. It
also features regular
exhibitions of artists
such as Willem, Chaval
and Maurice Henry,
Polish poster artists and
New York illustrators
Strasbourg
A lifestyle shared
with the world
S
trasbourg’s long tradition
of hospitality makes it
the ideal host for people
and languages from all over
the world. The city is actively
committed to helping its
foreign visitors feel as
comfortable as possible.
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Strasbourg
A lifestyle shared
with the world
47
The red
carpet for
conventioneers
A broad
range
of hotels
A
ttracting foreign
visitors means
offering a wide range of
hotel accommodation.
The choice in the city
ranges from luxury
hotels and international
chains through to the
coziest of family-run
accommodation. Total
hotel capacity runs to
some 10,000 rooms
Christmas
in Strasbourg
Food
and wine
S
S
ome 4 million people
visit Strasbourg every
year, including 2 million at
Christmas. Come December, the streets are full of
people going round the
world-famous Christmas
market, looking up at the
giant Christmas tree in the
city’s main square, admiring the Christmas lights,
eating the delicious traditional Alsatian Christmas
biscuits and cakes, visiting
the kids village and listening to music. There’s a
surprise every minute in
the streets of Christmas entertainment, friendship,
music and laughter
trasbourg has an extraordinary
reputation for food and wine
and is home to some of France’s
finest and most inventive chefs.
Alsatian food is classic French regional
cuisine, with choucroute, baeckeoffe,
tarte flambée, spaetzle, foie gras and
many other mouthwatering specialties.
Traditional food is often best eaten
in the famous local winstubs, with
their lively, friendly atmosphere.
The city has hundreds of restaurants,
with influences from all over the world
S
trasbourg is the 2nd ranked
French city for international
conventions and events, which
constitute a major economic
driver for the city. A substantial
investment programme is
underway to upgrade the facilities
and maintain the city’s leading
position in France and in Europe.
The Palais des Congrès
conference centre
offers 50 000 m2 of space
for events of all kinds.
The programme includes a renovated
and redesigned conference centre
and a new Exhibition Park in the
centre of the European district
Strasbourg’s
development
plans in 2014
will enhance
the city’s
attractiveness
through a
3-prong project:
3 A renovated
and redesigned
music and
conference
centre
3 A new
exhibition park
3 A new, 30- acre
business district,
(100, 000 m² from
2013 to 2017 and
120,000 m² from
2017 to 2023).
The new district is located
right next to the European Parliament
and will feature offices, business
centres, shops, a hotel complex
and 250 housing units.
S
trasbourg’s 2000 year history has taken it
from being a prosperous merchant city to
its current position as capital of the peoples of
Europe, from a centre for humanist thinking to a
thriving hub of creators and entrepreneurs.
With its blend of cultures, innate tolerance, ecological
awareness and embodiment of the European spirit,
Strasbourg is a highly attractive, yet contemporary city. A
multifaceted image, which is the basis of its originality.
Highly liveable, curious and creative, the city
is changing to the tune of an open world.
Europe is alive here - the Europe of democracy,
the Europe which belongs to its citizens, is being
constructed here to deal with the major issues
currently facing our society, such as education,
industrial modernisation, solidarity, the change
in energy sources and eco-responsibility.
Strasbourg, inspired perhaps by the soaring
steeple of its cathedral, is a city where culture
and business combine to form fertile ground
for our future development
Designed and produced by : : Les Explorateurs
Edited by : : Eric Pilarczyk
Ville et Communauté urbaine
1 parc de l’Étoile
67076 Strasbourg Cedex - France
Telephone : +33 (0)3 88 60 90 90
Email : courrier@strasbourg.eu
Internet : www.strasbourg.eu
Photo credits : : Ville de Strasbourg, Ernest Laemmel, Frédéric Maigrot, Jérome Dorkel,
Patrick Bogner, Geneviève Engel, Aimée Thirion, Christophe Kaiser, Philippe Schalk, Christophe Le Blay,
Frantisek Zvardon, Cabinet Denu-Paradon, Bouygues Immobilier, P. Heck, AEA Architectes, Devillers & Associés,
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