The historic city of Strasbourg, Leicester’s twin since 1960, is often called the ‘Crossroads of Europe’. Situated in the Alsace region in Eastern France, it is a thriving centre of culture and tourism. It is the capital of Alsace, famous for its gastronomy, vineyards and breweries.

Strasbourg is on the Rhine, which here separates France and Germany. With a famous 12th Century Gothic cathedral and a delightfully picturesque riverside quarter known as Petite France, it is the seat of the European Parliament and of the Court of Human Rights. The city has a state-of-the-art tram system and its own airport.

Link to Strasbourg website.

Link to City of Leicester European Twinning Association.