European Heritage Days
As part of this year’s European Heritage Days, the European Parliament will once again open its doors to the public on 19 and 20 September 2026. This year, the European Parliament will focus on the prestigious architecture of the Louise Weiss Building. At the same time, the Hemicycle will host the renowned local literature festival “Bibliothèques idéales”.
The European Parliament will also offer additional cultural activities along the visitor circuit. Alongside the contemporary art exhibition "Currents of Europe", o range of temporary activities will be organised in partnership with Fan’abriques Alsace, an organization for LEGO brick fans. Visitors will be invited to help create a collaborative mosaic as part of the visitor experience.
Unique guided focusing on Louise Weiss Building will be offered in French, English, and German. You will have the opportunity to meet the specialist staff responsible for the European Parliament’s buildings and even one of the architects behind the Louise Weiss Building, Strasbourg’s iconic architectural landmark.
PROGRAMME
| Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 | ||
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Guided tours 'architecture & history':
- in French 10 am / 4 pm
- in German 12 am
- in English 2 pm
and from 10 am to 6 pm:
Construction of a collaborative mosaic from 256 panels of creative bricks (in collaboration with Fan’abriques Alsace)
| Saturday 19 September 2026 | at 3 pm | |
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Guided tour with the designer of internal spaces & furniture, M. Philippe LANKRY
| Sunday 20 September 2026 | at 11 am and 3 pm | |
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(Un)conventional, guided, interactive and offbeat tours with actress Mademoiselle Maria K. — discover everything there is to know about the European institutions, with a touch of humour!
Entry requirements
- Free entry – valid ID required
- Mandatory reservation for the guided tours here
- Meeting on the main square (after security check) near the sculpture 'L'Europe à coeur' in front of the flags