European Parliament in Strasbourg

The European Parliament welcomes visitors to the Louise Weiss building in Strasbourg’s European Quarter. A visit can include the Hemicycle, the Parlamentarium Simone Veil and permanent or temporary exhibitions. Entry is free, and the official app offers content in all 24 European Union languages. Anyone considering a guided tour should distinguish between individual visits and tours arranged for groups.

Outside plenary weeks, visitors can explore independently without booking, during the published opening hours. Last entry is 5 p.m., and you must bring a valid physical identity document, such as a passport or national ID card. During plenary weeks, opening times change; individual visitors who want to sit in the gallery and follow a debate must register in advance. Check the parliamentary calendar so you know whether you are visiting the building or hoping to watch a sitting.

Take tram E to Parlement Européen for the closest stop. Bus H runs directly to the area; buses 6, 30 and 72 stop at Droits de l’Homme, about a ten-minute walk away. Security checks take time, so leave a margin and travel light. Contact the visitor service in advance if you need an adapted visit or special assistance.