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4-5 was a Christmas market... All the magic of Christmas

In the Middle Ages, the "Klausenmärik" Christmas trees. The Christkindelsmärik (also known as (St Nicholas Market) used to be held the Bimbeloterie fair) lasted six days, with an extra day around the Notre-Dame Cathedral for added in 1863, when it took over Place Kléber. 6-19 the three days before 6 December. Stalls of candlemakers, merchants selling gin- In the beginning, it was combined with an eighteen- A MAGICAL gerbread and other treats were found along- day Christmas fair, from 26 December. The two events side stalls of herbalists, saddlers, second-hand merged in the second half of the 19th century and CHRISTMAS clothes dealers and haberdashers. Christkindelsmärik then began eight days CRAFTMANSHIP before Christmas, finishing eighteen AND AUTHENTICITY In 1570, as part of the Protestant Nowadays, the days after. During the Reichsland reform, the Magistrate of Christkindelsmärik, one of period (1870-1918), it was also Strasbourg abolished the held in Place Broglie. Saint-Nicolas market, the oldest Christmas markets 20-22 which was replaced by the in Europe, illustrates the di- In the early 20th century, the Christkindelsmärik, the Christ verse and lively traditions range of goods on sale grew Child market. It was held on the and jewellery, perfumery and THE three days before Christmas on of the Nativity in Alsace. Christmas decorations became the Notre-Dame Cathedral square, available. Since 1991, it has returned CHRISTMAS before expanding to Place du Château to Place de la Cathédrale and it now and Rue Mercière. extends throughout the historic city centre, as PLAYTIME part of "Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas". THE BOX OF SHOWS In the 19th century, it ran through what is now Rue du Vieux Marché-aux-Poissons, Rue des Grandes Arcades, Nowadays, the Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest to the district of Les Halles. In additional to traditio- Christmas markets in Europe, illustrates the diverse and nal trades, the Christmas market also offered toys and lively traditions of the Nativity in Alsace. 24-27 AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS OFF MARKET THE DEDICATED LOCAL SMALL PRODUCERS

28-34 Cultural events

36-37 There’s more to Strasbourg than Christmas

38-39 Map and practical information

See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu 3 * ALL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS * Discover the wonder of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, and let yourself be captivated by a unique atmosphere. Enjoy the trip of your dreams thanks to more than 300 stalls, kilometres of fairy lights, the majestic Great Christmas Tree, the skating rink, dazzling shows and concerts, and an unforgettable Christmas celebration.

Whatever your age, rediscover Christmas and experience a magical Christmas, Three Christmas an alternative Christmas, and a Christmas playtime. Each Christmas has its own atmosphere, trees for 3 different events, and activities, with young and old flitting between dreams and reality atmospheres Once again this year, don’t miss the three Christmas trees for a completely captivating experience. on show throughout Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas: Experience a magical Christmas thanks to Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas! the Great Tree in Place Kléber, the symbolic centre of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, which fills the city with its energy. A participative Christmas tree that everyone is invited to decorate in Place du marché Gayot; and fi- nally, an alternative Christmas tree with a surprisingly modern touch in Place Grimmeissen. ţţ For extra magic, be there at 5 p.m. every evening to see them light up. Every day, at 5 p.m., Place Kléber, Place du marché Gayot and Place Grimmeissen.

Christmas music at the heart of the city Listen carefully and you’ll be surprised to hear a brass A Magical Christmas band parade, or a few notes of Christmas music drifting Snowflakes fall from the sky and the breeze carries over the market. This extra touch of magic is sure to the smell of bredele biscuits and mulled wine, a enhance your visit to the city centre, adding to the jovial blanket of light covers the streets and guides visi- and authentic atmosphere. tors, choirs are singing out on every street corner, and just like that, there’s magic in the air. Inaugural evening In the early evening on 22 November, in partnership with the Vitrines de Strasbourg, the City of Strasbourg invites you to kick off Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas. The Christmas Playtime Day or night, enter a cosy and peaceful world with Experience a magical moment with the lighting-up of the your family. Away from the hustle and bustle, Great Christmas Tree and the streets of Strasbourg. amazing shows, hands-on workshops and events for children are sure to make for unforgettable Stall moments with your loved ones. Fun and unique opening hours times to share with your tribe. * From 26 December to 30 December, only the stalls in Place de la Cathédrale, November 22nd: LATE NIGHTS 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. From 22.11 to 24.12 An alternative From 23 November Fridays to 30 December*: until 9 p.m. Christmas from 11 a.m. Saturdays Experience an alternative Christmas and discover to 8 p.m. every day. until 10 p.m. Christmas traditions in an unexpected, quirky 24 December: way, with the focus on responsible and fair pur- 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. chases of meaningful products. Not forgetting the 25 December: closed range of events to offer: concerts, craft workshops, Place du Château, Place de la Grande Boucherie, Place du Marché-aux- tastings, talks, etc. Poissons, and the street and patio of the Palais Rohan will be open.

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Snowflakes fall from the sky and the breeze carries the smell of bredele biscuits and A MAGICAL mulled wine, a blanket of light covers the streets and guides visitors, choirs are singing out on every street corner, and just like that, there’s magic in the air. Stroll through the alleyways at the foot of the Cathedral, Place du Marché-aux-Poissons, or Place Broglie and savour our rich traditions and authentic know-how. An unmissable destination for locals CHRISTMAS and visitors alike, Place Kléber is home to the Great Christmas Tree and the skating rink, majestic and undeniable symbols of the Christmas festivities.

The Great Christmas Tree 1, 2, 3… play! Erected in the heart of Place Kléber, the Great Christmas Tree is the essential symbol of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas. This year, its decora- tion will celebrate the toys of yesteryear. Spectacular and fairylike spinning tops, cars, rocking horses, trains, and many more will decorate the Great Christmas Tree. This festive decor invites you to get together and cast your mined back to your childhood, remembering the precious moments shared with your family, exchanging gifts. Visit the Great Christmas Tree every day to experience its majestic lights come ablaze and see the wonder of young and old alike. As night falls, the Christmas tree gently awakens with lights and music, and with it, the entire city lights up and comes to life. The sensational finale fills the city with an energy that sets the stage for these few weeks of festivities. Visitors young and old will marvel at the magic of the event, creating unforgettable memories. ţţ See the Great Christmas Tree light up every day at 5 p.m.

Skate in a fairytale land Whether you are keen to try skating for the first time, warm up after a beautiful stroll through the city, or just have fun with your family or friends, the skating rink is the perfect place! Lace up your skates and dive into a fairylike setting in Place Kléber, at the foot of the Great Christmas Tree. ţţ Every day, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. €5/pers. for a limited time. Skates are provided. Option to rent a helmet for €3 and a game for the ice garden for €3. Gloves available for purchase for €4.

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* CHRISTMAS LIGHTS * The twinkling spire As Christmas draws closer, Strasbourg dons all its finery. The streets, houses, sides of churches, Walk to the stars Like a magical apparition, watch the twinkling of the The Quai des Bateliers lights up for Christmas! Offering spire of the cathedral, which has been a beacon and windows and balconies twinkle with the light of a thousand candles thanks to the swathes much more than a pedestrianised street in the city, the watched over the city for more than 1,000 years. Every of decorations, each more original than the last. decorations of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas show- quarter of an hour after nightfall, with the ringing of case and enhance the rich, historic architectural heri- the bells, this magical apparition lights up Strasbourg, tage, with a constellation of over 600 stars, symbols of Capital of Christmas. the unchanging celestial reference points. The blue tree All areas - land, sea and air, are covered; everything Place Gutenberg is decorated with the famous, is lit up. Fairylike and romantic, it showcases the 10 metre-high blue tree featuring a blue bear, elegance of the Saint-Nicolas, Corbeau, and Rohan who children will love! bridges, the beauty of the Saint-Guillaume and Saint-Nicolas churches, the remarkable architecture The giant chandelier of buildings such as the Historical Museum, the The giant chandelier, with its magical and tasty decora- Palais Rohan, and the timbered houses. tions, is located at the corner of the Grand rue and the rue du Fossé-des-tanneurs.

Light up the cranes! When night falls, activate lighting sequences on the cranes of the Presqu’île Malraux using the Lumières app. The free application will be available from 22 November, and everyone can participate. The pro- gramme includes: a special Christmas lighting sequence, but also disco, Europe, yoga... A first for Strasbourg, only accessible close to the cranes.

A shower of twinkling lights A ceiling of twinkling lights brings magic to the entire length of the Grand rue, and visitors are welcomed Stroll under twinkling, through two illuminated entrances on each side. illuminated barrels, The Magic’halles rue des Tonneliers At the Place des Halles, two magical trees decorated with 22 illuminated and twinkling barrels are hung up high as authentic characters invite visitors to revisit their child- a nod to the history of the street, where the barrels deli- hood memories: stars, rocking horses, bears... vered to the docks were then rolled to the businesses. The Gate of Lights Twinkling in gold and white and decorated by 2 giant bears connected by a circle of stars, the magical Gate of Lights invites visitors to Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, to enter the magic of Christmas. The giant Christmas baubles NEW FOR 2019 Admire and discover 15 giant Christmas baubles, sparkling in silver and gold, on rue du 22 novembre. Twinkling fairytale forest A forest of 22 giant trees of gold and white lights will bring magic The lights along the shopping streets are pro- vided by the City of Strasbourg, in partnership to the Rue de la Mésange. with the Vitrines de Strasbourg association.

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Stroll around the city in the evening, discovering VISITS AND DISCOVERY WALKS Strasbourg’s rich architectural heritage in a * * uniquely lit, sensory atmosphere. Tourist Information Office Guided Tours The old town, Evening stroll around ţţ Tour departures: Tourist Information Office – 17 Place de from the cathedral the illuminated city* la Cathédrale. Talks led by a guide. Duration: approximately Cities are beautiful at night... And when the exceptio- 1 hr 30 min. Prices: adults: €8.50/reduced price: €5 / to Petite France* children under 12 accompanied by an adult: free of charge. nal heritage of the old town is showcased by quality Information: Strasbourg Tourist Information Office on A superb cathedral, an elegant palace, lighting and the maze of streets are filled with the +33 (0)3 88 52 28 28 or www.otstrasbourg.fr picturesque timbered houses, remarkable façades... magic of Christmas lights, it is truly a sight to behold. Enjoy the charm of the Alsatian capital and set off * ţţ From 23 November to 31 December, every evening, Christmas Tour on a tour of its landmarks. at 6 p.m. Talks led by a guide. Duration: approximately This tour is the opportunity to recount the story and tra- ţţ From 25 November to 30 December, every day at 3 p.m. 1 hr 30 min. Prices: adults: €8.50 / 12-18 years, students: (except Tuesdays and Sundays from 21/12). €5 / children under 12 accompanied by an adult: free ditions of Christmas in Strasbourg and Alsace. From the of charge. Information: Strasbourg Tourist Information origins of the Christmas market to its recent deve- Office on +33 (0)3 88 52 28 28 or www.otstrasbourg.fr lopments, from the history of the Christmas tree to culinary traditions, from traditional Discover Strasbourg The night watchman* arts and crafts to lights... let this anec- * From Place du Château to Place de la Cathédrale, dote-peppered visit delight you! as a family past the Old Customs House, Place Gutenberg, or rue ţţ 23 and 30 November, and 7, 14 and Are you looking for a family outing? Take a tour through des Orfèvres and the Temple Neuf, enjoy an evening 21 December, at 4:30 p.m. the streets of Strasbourg! The programme includes: his- exploration of Strasbourg’s heritage and history, not tory, architecture, legends and traditions... and a host of forgetting Christmas traditions in Alsace. The tour is little-known details and unusual anecdotes. Set off on a led by Jean-François Kovar, with the participation of hands-on visit that will delight the whole family! Daniel Ehret. ţţ In November: 24th at 10:30 a.m. and 30th at 4:30 p.m. ţţ Fridays 22 and 29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December In December: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. From 21 December, at 8:30 p.m., Saturdays 23 and 30 November, 7, 14 and Treasure hunt Follow extra visits on Sundays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. 21 December at 8:30 p.m., Sundays 24 November, 1, 8, 15 Prices: adults: €8.50/reduced price: €5. and 22 December at 6 p.m., Tuesday 24 December at 5 Father Christmas’ footsteps* Duration: 1 hour. 6 years and over. p.m. Duration: approximately 1 hr 30 min. Ticket sales and A fun treasure hunt to learn about Christmas tradi- tour departures: Place du Château, in front of the Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame. Prices: €5/ €1 under 16 years. tions in Alsace. Each step reveals a clue to find Father Information: [email protected] Christmas’ hiding place! Available in French for all the family (3 versions: adult, 6-12 years and 3-6 years). The Strasbourg, host welcomes all the participants, then each family sets off on their treasure hunt equipped with a logbook the illuminated city* containing the questions and the route through the Petite As night falls, this walk along the banks of the river France area. When the participants return, the answers Ill allows visitors to explore Strasbourg’s delightful are marked and gingerbread is passed around! heritage and rich history. From the Palais des Rohan ţţ From 1 to 22 December, Saturdays and Sundays to the Covered Bridges, past the Old Customs House at 10:30 a.m. (duration: 1 hr 30). and the Saint Thomas’s church. Guided tours with By reservation only, exact meeting point indicated at the time of reservation. Jean-François Kovar. Price per person: Adult: €8 - Children 6-12 years and 3-6 years: €7 (children must be accompanied by an adult). ţţ Saturdays 7, 14 and 21 December at 6 p.m. Information and booking: "Il était une fois la ville" Place du Château, in front of the Musée de l’Œuvre on +33 (0)3 88 31 05 25 Notre-Dame. Prices: €5 / €1 under 16 years. or iletaitunefoislaville.com Information: up-krutenau.com If you are not available at 10:30 a.m., download the free Cityquizz mobile application, which also offers a * In french only. treasure hunt based on Christmas traditions through Strasbourg and other parts of the city! Available in the Apple Store or on Google Play.

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* CHRISTMAS OF SHARING * Christmas has always carried the values of sharing between all humankind. At a time when winter is setting in and humanity is faced with major challenges, this moment reminds us of the importance of strengthening brotherly spirit, dignity and trust in the future.

The Village of Sharing Some one hundred support, charity and hu- manitarian associations invite you to come and meet them, discuss what drives them and share their solidarity actions, from 22 November to 24 December.

This year, the village is hosting: • 7 service clubs The Solidarity Stall Experience Christmas • 25 support and charity associations, or those working in the social, housing, and #Aveclesréfugiés Together integration sectors The United Nations Refugee Agency (HCR) and the This year, "Vivre Noël Ensemble" [Experience Christmas • 17 aid associations for disabled, ill, and French inter-ministerial delegation for the accep- Together] is offering a festive Christmas (alcohol-free) hospitalised individuals tance and integration of refugees (DIAIR) are present aperitif, with a musical performance in Place Kléber • 35 humanitarian aid and international at the Village of Sharing in Strasbourg, Capital of from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on 24 December. Organised by sponsorship associations Christmas: refugees and local members of the public the associations of the collective, this welcoming event will man the "Solidarity Stall", in response to the brings together the people they accommodate and assist 6 associations are present for the entire duration "Solidarity Train #Aveclesréfugiés". This throughout the year, but also their volunteers of the market; others alternate using shared train, organised by the HCR, the DIAIR and professionals, for a moment of sharing stalls. and the SNCF will stop in Strasbourg open to all – passers-by, Strasbourg ţţ See the list of daily attendees on before continuing to Geneva for the residents, tourists... A magical moment the noel.strasbourg.eu site First Global Refugee Forum on 17 and under the tree, interspersed with music. 18 December. "Vivre Noël Ensemble" is a collective of Come and join us to meet and discover local associations and partners that pool The Starry Soup: the cultures of the world. resources, volunteers, and employees in order ţţ From 11 to 14 December, Place Kléber. to organise this Christmas period with a fraternal Chefs taking action Contact: [email protected] spirit. The members of the "Vivre Noël Ensemble" collective: for solidarity! Abribus, Protestant Social Centre, Emmaüs Community, The HUMANIS international solidarity associations Salvation Army, Mennonite church, Saint-Pierre-le- collective invites you to discover the 7th edition of "The Vieux protestant church, Entraide le Relais, Escale Starry Soup" in Place Kléber. Like every year, four top Saint Vincent, SNCF welcome and solidarity area, Saint chefs will allow visitors to support the Collective to William’s Church, Methodist Church. sustain the activities of the Integration Project, as well as ţţ The "Vivre Noël Ensemble" collective will be at the to meet the needs of the 96 member associations based Kiwanis stall in the Village of Sharing on 24 December, in Alsace. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: +33 (0)3 88 10 34 50 - [email protected] This year, chefs Francis Scordel from the La Carambole restaurant in Schiltigheim, Pascal Bastian from the Le Cheval blanc restaurant in Lembach, Sébastien Buecher from the L’Auberge Frankenbourg restaurant in La Vancelle and Yannick Germain from the Auberge au Bœuf restaurant in Sessenheim will provide their generous contributions. ţţ From 22 November to 24 December, Place Kléber. Information: soupeetoilee.humanis.org

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SPIRITUALITY Saint-nicolas Spirit of Christmas, * * Saint Nicolas, the patron of school children and boatmen by Craftsmen of the World arrives by boat opposite the Palais Rohan, before boar- Exhibition of nativity scenes and ornaments ding a horse-drawn carriage in the Palais Rohan cour- The cathedral’s from here, there, and everywhere. For thousands The nativity scenes tour tyard to welcome children from the city centre schools, large nativity scene of years, families all over the world have been In Alsace, the tradition is for each home to accompanied by their parents. Nicolas, who is the origin The Cathedral’s large nativity scene celebrating the religious festival of Christmas. place Baby Jesus in the manger on the night of the Christmas market, will be celebrated by traditional portrays five scenes: the Annunciation, Putting their skills to use, craftsmen around of 24 December, and to leave it under the tree until Christmas carols sung by the Colibris choir. And if they’re the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi and the the world are also very involved in this event. Candlemass. good, the children will receive delicious mannele, gin- Presentation at the Temple. They use their creativity to offer us nativity scenes Throughout Strasbourg, rediscover the tradition of gerbread, clementines and other treats from Nicolas. and ornaments. the nativity scene and admire the numerous woo- ţţ From 23 November to 2 February, in the southern side ţţ Thursday, 5 December at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., ţţ den, living, or craft nativity scenes set up in private Place du Château. Free of charge. From 24 November to 31 December, Monday to aisle of the Notre-Dame Cathedral from 8:30 a.m. to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. or public areas. Every year, at Christmas, they come 11:15 a.m. (except Sunday mornings) and from 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Saint-Thomas’s Church. For all ages – back to life to help you relive this birth, a symbol of to 5:30 p.m. For all ages – Free of charge Free admission. joy and hope. The nativity scenes are on show at the Episcopal Nativity scene shrine Palace in Rue Brulée, Strasbourg Cathedral, in the at the Alsatian Museum windows of the shops along Rue des Juifs, Place du This nativity scene shrine is exceptional due to its size, Château, and Alsatian Museum. composition and excellent preservation. It is part of the tradition of "paradise box" reliquaries made in monas- The Ecumenical Live Nativity Scene teries in the 18th century, which depicted the Nativity in An essential symbol during the Christmas period, come a setting filled with flowers and animals. In a window and discover a unique addition this year: the live nati- display decorated with golden paper, the nativity scene is vity show, which recounts the magic of the night of the composed of brightly covered Provençal nativity figures, Nativity through various performances. Come and see the placed in a setting teeming with paper shapes, depicting nativity actors and animals in a warm and friendly atmos- plants, clouds, and straw. phere. By Strasbourg Cathedral and the Temple-Neuf. It is testament to the devotion to creating nativity scenes, The Saint Nicolas ţţ 23 and 24 November, 30 November and 1 December, a practice primarily adopted among Catholic families. 7 and 8 December, 14 and 15 December, 21 and 22 December, every 20 min from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., ţţ Open from Monday to Sunday (except Tuesdays), 10 a.m. - courtyard opens its doors Place du Château. For all ages – Free of charge 6 p.m., closed on 25 December and 1 January. Prices: €6.50 To celebrate Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, the cour- (reduced price €3.50), free for under 18s. tyard of the archbishop’s palace is opening its doors, with a new nickname for the occasion – "Saint Nicolas Courtyard". It will host chalets offering a variety of op- tions: a nativity scene, the different Advent traditions, a bite to eat, a stall selling monastery products, books, and a place to donate products to the homeless. ţţ From 22 November to 22 December, open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. At 6 p.m. on Friday evenings, the Caritas Association hosts a soup supper; events are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., except 22 November at 5 p.m. Cour Saint-Nicolas, 3 rue du Parchemin.

Christmas Masses The Colibris bring the Family Christmas Mass to life, performing scenes from the Nativity. ţţ 24 December at 5 p.m., at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. The traders of the Christmas Market are organising the Christmas Mass of the 449th Christmas market. ţţ 24 December at 7 p.m., at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Notre Dame Choir will perform at the Midnight Mass, preceded by a musical vigil at 11:30 p.m. ţţ 24 December at 11:30 p.m., at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. ţţ Information: Presbytery of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on +33 (0)3 88 21 43 34 or cathedral-strasbourg.fr

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Oster’s gingerbread has been a family secret that this fashion designers show off their contemporary and ambassador of Strasbourg cossets, respects, and enriches bold works thanks to their exceptional know-how Creators’ market and offer a great opportunity to take a shortcut to through her travels. MOCA ― Come and meet Alsatian designers and Stalls your Christmas shopping, with added quality and ţţ Place Broglie, stall 016 and Place Benjamin Zix, stall 008 craftsmen for this fourth edition of the MOCA Christmas Caroline COURROY ― Upholsterer of furniture, originality! revamped Alsatian chairs, cushions, clutches, wallets and Isabelle DILLENSEGER ― Household linens (tableclo- market. Jewellery, fashion, decorations, as well as well- With its welcoming atmosphere and large choice drawstring bags to give character and warmth to your ths, table runners, aprons...), table decorations, to add a being are on the programme, with contributions from of French, handmade items at affordable prices, interior or your handbag. touch of Alsace to your home. some twenty designers. Find a unique, handmade gift, or the OZ trade show is without a doubt one of the best ţţ Place Broglie, stall 065 even customise it for yourself. ţţ Place du Château places to find the ideal gift, while maintaining your Rêves de Bois ― Handmade rocking horses, pull-along ţţ From 21 to 22 December, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the FEC, Stéphane JUMEAU ― Traditional fish smoked with ethical values! 17 Place Saint-Etienne. toys, puzzles, cars and doll’s beds for children. Guérande salt. Salmon, halibut, cod, scallops - there’s ţţ From 13 to 23 December, every day, from 10 a.m. Winter delicacies ― Before the ice freezes in stalactites ţţ Place de la Grande Boucherie, stall 002 something for everyone! to 7 p.m. Aubette room (1st floor), Place Kléber – Free admission. Information: fremaa.com at the end of your nose and the snowdrifts pile up against Le chalet des Cœurs ― Creation of handsewn fabric ţţ Place des Meuniers your door as you sleep, get your skates on and head to "hearts" (including Alsatian kelsch versions), handmade Thomas PIAZZA ― Creation of scented and unscented the Atelier du Bain aux Plantes! Tucked away in the Petite wooden hearts, with a totally "Christmas" feel. wax Christmas tree decorations and pretty candles in the France district, this is the place of work and exhibition ţţ Place Broglie, stall 074 image of Strasbourg’s emblematic Notre-Dame Cathedral. space for a dozen artists. Illustrations, paintings, and no Chez Mathilde ― Preparation of homemade cakes ţţ Place Broglie doubt also a few smaller pieces you may be tempted to treat yourself to, there’s good reason to hang around, sa- and drinks: Linzer torte, fresh and organic vegetable Véra WALTER ― Family business offering over 850 vouring and celebrating the pleasures of the senses. soups... A contributor to Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas models of quality pastry-cutters to make unique and for 32 years! authentic Christmas biscuits. ţţ From 22 November to 22 December, Fridays, Saturdays ţţ and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atelier du bain aux plantes, Allée des artisans place Broglie, stall 073 ţţ Bredele market on the patio of the Palais Rohan 8 rue du bain aux plantes. Free admission. Information: atelierdubainauxplantes.com Pierre-Julien RICHEZ ― Strasbourg craft brewery in the Port du Rhin, offering a range of 6 beers, containing Alsace-made concept store by GNOOSS ― Once again, at least 95% Alsatian ingredients. Caroline Boeglin and the GNOOSS team are organising a 100% Alsatian pop-up concept store for Christmas. ţţ Place du Marché-aux-Poissons More than twenty Alsatian designers are represented. Danièle DAUGER ― High-quality, organic and fair- A true showroom for local decoration, you can find gift trade coffees and other homemade drinks available to and decoration ideas, taste coffee roasted in Strasbourg warm you up on a winter evening. by the Omnino micro-roaster, and take part in creative ţţ Place du Marché-aux-Poissons workshops. An unmissable spot to experience a friendly, Dominique MALFAIT ― Production of Alsatian and authentic and trendy Alsatian Christmas. Christmas socks for feet of all sizes. ţţ From 23 November to 23 December, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. More information: www.gnooss.com ţţ Rue des Grandes Arcades International Glass-Blowing Centre ― Heir to the techniques of blowing glass Christmas baubles, in 1999, the Meisenthal International Glass-Blowing Centre The Alsatian Christmas Come and discover launched a "Christmas baubles" editorial policy. Every Delicacies Market the crafts of Alsace year, traditional models are joined by contemporary Bakers from Strasbourg and the region, Couronne d’Or baubles designed by creators invited to jazz up traditio- and Strasbourg! winegrowers, Alsatian foie gras producers, the Tribu des nal styles. gourmets du vin d’Alsace, and the corporation of craft The craft collectives, unique to Alsace-Moselle, present their ţţ Place Benjamin Zix brewers, have the pleasure of inviting you to discover the know-how in an original and fun way in a dedicated stall in La Tribu des gourmets ― This association works traditional products of our region that make Christmas a Place Broglie. Each week, you will have a chance to discover to re-establish the historical connections between success: bredle biscuits, foie gras, Alsatian wines, Alsatian different, authentic, and local products and trades (brewers, Strasbourg and its vineyards, namely by producing a mulled red or white wine and Alsatian beers. woodwork, carpet weaving, etc.). In partnership with the Union of Craft Guilds for the Bas-Rhin region and the Alsace unique and authentic Alsatian mulled white wine. ţţ A production workshop will be offered to children on Chamber of Trades. ţţ Patio of the Palais Rohan Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (registration with the federation of bakers at +33 (0)3 88 15 24 00 or ţţ From 22 November to 24 December, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., by email [email protected]). On the Place Broglie. programme: making and tasting bredle, plaits, mannele. From 22 November to 30 December, Place du Marché-aux-Poissons.

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During the Christmas festivities, an extra touch of magic takes hold of the City as we discover a guest country. Visit Place Gutenberg to discover all the charms of Byblos, a Christian city of the Middle East, as Strasbourg welcomes Lebanon.

This year, Strasbourg is welcoming Lebanon, the birthplace of monotheistic religions. There will be Cultural programme special focus on Byblos, the former Phoenician port The Fayha Choir comes to Strasbourg which saw the creation of the modern alphabet, To open the festivities, the Fayha choir from the city of DU 7 and which has now become a city that symbolises Tripoli will put on a concert entitled "Noël en Orients", diversity. spreading a message of peace and diversity. Like the cultural AU 16 FÉV. The famous Place Gutenberg will play host to stalls richness and diversity of Lebanon, this choir brings together 2020 decked out in the Lebanese colours, ready to welcome singers from 17 religions. visitors in search of a taste of the Middle East. Local craft ţţ Saturday, 23 November, 8 p.m., at Strasbourg Cathedral. creations and mezze and other traditional delicacies In Haydn’s Garden, by the Strasbourg made from regional products will help you expe- Philharmonic Orchestra rience the magic of a Lebanese With The Creation, Haydn Christmas, at the very heart delivers an immense and of the capital of Christmas. renowned epic inspired by In Lebanon, Christmas is a both the Bible and Paradise cultural and religious festival Lost by John Milton. Deeply that highlights the desire of the country’s numerous moved by Handel’s oratorios, the composer wanted to religious communities to live together and demonstrate tackle the genre, writing: "I spent much time upon it the values of sharing, peace, and brotherhood. because I want it to last a long time". Mission accompli-

Inherited from a pagan tradition, the Saint Barbara cele- shed with a work that takes us on an odyssey, starting : Preview Photographie brations begin on the evening of 3 December. The little with the sudden light brought to the formless and empty ones and not-so-little ones set off in costumes, going earth, to Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden. door-to-door, as a reminder of the young "Barbara" ţţ 19 December, at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès the runaway, who wanted to escape the violence of her Information and tickets: philharmonique.strasbourg.eu father, Dioscorus. To demonstrate the message of tolerance and huma- At the beginning of the month of Christmas, some nity championed by Lebanon, the Lebanese Embassy in Christian families in Lebanon plant wheat, and await the France, along with several other partners, are offering a arrival of the first shoots, which symbolise birth and life. rich cultural programme: As the festival draws near – 25 December according to • Conference on Lebanon’s rich historic and cultural the Gregorian calendar – Lebanon is decked out in its heritage finery and decorations. The entire country moves to the Led by experts, historians and scientists, this confe- rhythm of traditional Christmas songs, sung in Arabic, rence will highlight Lebanon’s religious tourism sector. English and French. Christmas day is a holiday for all the • Creative literary and artistic workshops for children religious communities. Organised in partnership with a Lebanese publishing The Christmas meal is the highlight of the celebrations. house, these workshops will be hosted by children’s Lebanese come together to generously share a culina- authors and illustrators. This original initiative will ry extravaganza that mixes traditional dishes (stuffed showcase the children’s talents. vine leaves, chickpea hummus, aubergine puree, beef • Discussion on the topic of Lebanon’s academic stew, etc.) with more Western gastronomic creations. At excellence the end of the meal, meghli, made from rice semolina, This discussion with a number of Lebanese students caraway seeds and cinnamon, and traditionally offered from schools and universities in Strasbourg will to celebrate births, is the preferred dish, although all demonstrate the excellence of academic education in desserts and cakes have their rightful place. Lebanon, as well as the open-minded nature of those In Lebanon, the Christmas celebrations end the day after who represent the future of our two nations. the nativity festival, which takes place 6 January accor- ding to the Eastern Orthodox Julian calendar, and which once again brings the Lebanese together. Get all the details about this Lebanese programme at noel.strasbourg.eu STRASBOURG-MONAMOUR.EU E STRASBOURG MON AMOUR 18 See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu THE CHRISTMAS PLAYTIME

Day or night, enter a cosy and peaceful world with your family. Away from THE CHRISTMAS the hustle and bustle, amazing shows, hands-on workshops and events for children are sure to make for unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Fun and unique times to share with your tribe. PLAYTIME Let’s take our time! At the centre of the Grande-île, a few steps away from the buzz of the traditional Christmas markets, the Saint-Etienne district is unveiled and invites you to experience the Christmas period in a warm and intimate atmosphere, to savour simple moments during a short visit or an afternoon.

Decorate the participative Christmas tree! Stop off at the Elves’ workshop for a while to help deco- rate the participative Christmas tree, composed of almost 90 mini-trees which, when brought together, form a majestic Christmas tree, the tree of all the people of Strasbourg! The most skilful visitors can let their imagination run wild and make a Christmas decoration: angels, snowflakes, candy canes, toys of yesteryear... Everyone must then place their work on one of the mini trees, and help make it beautiful. A dive into family tradi- tion that will allow the older visitors to fondly revisit their childhood memories. ţţ From 23 to 24 December, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Place du Marché Gayot.

On your marks, get set... play! Bring your family to the Elves’ workshop to discover a variety of toys and games, as well as traditional games from all over the world... you will even have the chance to make your own to take home! Make the most of this fun atmosphere to share a lovely experience with your family, and make beautiful memories last forever. A special area will be provided for 0-3-year-olds so they can also join in. ţţ Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Place du Marché Gayot.

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Un cerf-volant pour deux [A kite for two], The Box of Shows* musical theatre Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and discover a place to ţţSunday, 8 December, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. see a magical show as a family. Listen to amazing fairy- and 5:30 p.m. - 4 years and over, 45 min. tales and stories, watch a puppet show, let yourself be Neige [Snow], musical show transported to a magical enchanting world! ţţMonday 9 and Tuesday, 10 December, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. - From 0 to 6 years, ţţ Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 4:45 p.m. 30 min. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Cour du Palais Rohan, Place du Pas si bêêtes [Not so stupid], puppet show Château. Free, tickets for purchase at the entrance Place du ţţWednesday, 11 December, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Marché Gayot. For children from 0 to 12 years. and 5:30 p.m. - 4 years and over, 40 min. Klonk et Lelonk [Klonk and Lelonk] ţţThursday 11 and Friday 12 December, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. 6 years and over, 35 min. Christmas in song-family concert, an unusual musical and rhythmical surprise ţţSunday, 15 December, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 3 years and over, 40 min. Steven the magician, magic show ţţMonday 16 and Tuesday, 17 December, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 6 years and over, 35 min. À 2, on a moins froid [We’re less cold when there’s two of us], interactive winter fairytales ţţWednesday 18 and Sunday, 22 December, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 3 years and over, 35 min. Pas de Noël cette année [No Christmas this year], musical fairytale ţţThursday 19 and Friday 20 December, 4:45 p.m. The programme includes and 6 p.m. - From 3 to 12 years, 45 min. Jean de la Lune by Tomi Ungerer, musical theatre Cocorico Kikiriki, bilingual French and Alsatian fairytale ţţ Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November at 2:30 p.m., ţţMonday 23 and Tuesday, 24 December, 4:45 p.m. 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 3 years and over, 35 min. and 6 p.m. - From 3 to 6 years, 30 min. Papotages d’hiver [Winter chatter], musical fairytale ţţMonday 25 and Tuesday 26 November, at 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 3 years and over, 45 min. The Elves’ Workshop Christmas Show* BOOGRR voleurs de chanson [Song stealers], concert See a show entirely created by some twenty child- ţţWednesday, 27 November, at 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 5 years and over, 40 min. ren who attended a theatre workshop on the four Wednesday mornings prior to the Elves’ Workshop. Y aura-t-il de la dinde à Noël ? [Will there be turkey This creative workshop gave local young children an at Christmas?], puppet show ţţThursday 28 and Friday 29 November, 4:45 p.m. introduction to stage scenery. It is also a chance for and 6 p.m. - 3 years and over, 40 min. them to tell stories and sweep everyone of all ages off Le loup rose [The pink wolf], musical theatre their feet. Because Christmas is not just about recei- ţţSaturday, 30 November and Sunday, 1 December, 2:30 ving, but also giving gifts! p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 3 years and over, 35 min. Two performances at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Following OURS [BEAR], musical puppet show the second performance, the audience will be invited ţţMonday 2 and Tuesday, 3 December, 4:45 p.m. to stay and join everyone for a mulled wine, hot cho- and 6 p.m. - 18 months and over, 30 min. colate, and snacks. Marmaille, puppet show and object theatre ţţ Saturday, 21 December at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., ţţWednesday 4 and Saturday 7 December, 2:30 p.m., following the second performance, the audience will be 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 12 months and over, 25 min. invited to stay and join everyone for a mulled wine, hot chocolate, and snacks. 3 years and over, 30 min. La chanson de Noël du professeur Cervelle [Professor Brain’s Christmas Song], heatre, musical, interactive and scientific show * In french only. ţţThursday 5 and Friday 6 December, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 5 years and over, 35 min.

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With the "OFF Market" and the dedicated small Alsatian producers, we invite you to invest AN ALTERNATIVE in Christmas traditions in a different way. It’s an opportunity to experience the Christmas holidays through mindful consumption. Here, we recycle, exchange, bargain-hunt, CHRISTMAS create and invent different, fair-trade, and original Christmas offerings.

OFF market Come and discover the producers of the social, solidarity and environmentally friendly economy! At this market you can discuss mindful consumption, taste organic or fair-trade dishes, and enjoy a lively and enthusiastic programme of events, in a warm and friendly place. ţţ From 22 November to 24 December, every day, Place Grimmeissen. Thirty exhibitors and more than a hundred events! Vintage furniture, customised clothing, original local art creations, second-hand books, toys and electric appliances, organic food... Every week, come and discover new exhibitors at our pop-up stalls. There The dedicated is something for all tastes and all budgets at this small alsatian producers market unlike the others. Make toys; participate in debates and watch films on In one of the most secret squares in Strasbourg, Place des current topics; enjoy a glass of wine or a hot apple Meuniers, local farmers and craftsmen offer local, 100% juice; see a brass band performance, a concert, or a Alsatian products. captivating play; take part in culinary and creative For a feast for your eyes and your tastebuds, don’t hesi- workshops; taste exceptional wines, famous snacks tate to make a trip to this authentic square to discover for young and old, and organic AND local "tarte homemade jams, honey and gingerbread, hot apple juice flambée"; learn about 3D printing, ceramics, or circus as well as chocolate in all its forms made from cocoa arts. Enjoy a brunch on Sundays. Find THE original beans, bredeles (small Alsatian Christmas biscuits), and affordable gift... All these special moments, mustard and horseradish, flavourful Alsatian biodynamic unusual events, meetings, and shows, will allow you wines, unpasteurised Munster cheese, as well as biody- to escape as well as find yourself, for a cosy time with namic wild garlic pesto, advocaat, and much more. family, with friends, or alone – all at the OFF Market You could even enjoy a meal, with highlights such as in Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas! Dampfnudles (small steamed sweet rolls), mushroom tarts, the market gardener’s organic vegetable soup of the day and warm wild garlic pesto and mountain cheese tarts - and why not wash it all down with a mulled beer? Yummmmmm!! It’s worth the detour. ţţ From 22 November to 30 December, Place des Meuniers.

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Dates for Out-of-the-ordinary events the diary: * * • Soup kitchen disco Saturday, 23 November •  Round table, researchers/stakeholders: "Is the social economy the economy of the future?", 2 SCHUSS Friday, 29 November THE unmissable electro night this festive season! • Film and discussion: "Les Coriaces sans les voraces", Fluorescent suits, tights, ski masks... everything will be with the director, Claude Hirsch, Friday, 29 November in place to make the public think they are at the bottom • Natural wine show, Sunday, 1 December of the slopes, when they’re really just a few minutes from the centre of Strasbourg. The highlights • "Poético-déjanté" cabaret by the Noun collective, Monday, 2 December Let your hair down in an après-ski-style party atmos- of the OFF market: • Papyros’N , traditional music and songs from the phere with one promise: don’t take yourself too seriously! • Every day, creative and introductory workshops: Balkans, Saturday, 14 December An exceptional line-up of artists, stunning scenography fab-lab, gift making, DIY productions • Theatre: "Comment on freine ?" by the Chantier and a large dose of good vibes will be the ingredients for • Community happy hour, Monday to Thursday from public company followed by a talk by Nayla Ajaltouni this unique night, a last hurrah before 2020. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from the "Éthique sur l’étiquette" collective, Tuesday, 17 ţţ Friday, 20 December, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., in Hall 5 of • Musical PUR’Brunch every Sunday December the Wacken. Bar and food trucks on site. Information and tickets: www.longevity-festival.com • Every Wednesday, children's day: • Review: collective reading of Christmas stories, ceramic and circus workshops, organic and fair- presented by Sonia K, Monday, 23 December trade snacks. ţţ Find out about all the exhibitors and the detailed • One week dedicated to Europe, with surprise programme via the OFF Market Facebook page: facebook.com/strasbourg.noel.off guests from 25 November to 1 December rd • Free rein to the Pelpass association, as part of its 3 nocturnal bike ride "Paye ton Noël" festival, from 6 to 10 December Don your best Christmas costume and join us for the 3rd • Every week, concerts, DJ sets, brass bands… Nocturnal Bike Ride to enjoy a cycle through the middle (gypsy jazz, funk, folk, gospel, cumbia…) of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas! On the fully secure 5 km route, closed to vehicle traffic, surprises await you: video mapping, bike floats (DJ, brass band, snow canon, etc.), music and lights to provide the atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in fluores- cent colours, customise their bike and light it up with Information: cress-grandest.org et ZIGetZAG.info a thousand LEDs, bring music, and participate in the festive atmosphere. And the main aim? The world record Partners for the most Father Christmases on bikes! An event organised by the Chambre Régionale de l’Écono- ţţ On 20 December, meet at the Quai des Bateliers from 6 mie Sociale et Solidaire (CRESS) Grand Est [The Grand Est p.m. for a 7 p.m. departure. Free, open to all, no registration. Regional Chamber for the Social and Solidarity Economy]: Customise your bike at the OFF Market workshop from 2 p.m. a regional association that represents the companies of the social and solidarity economy (cooperatives, mutual funds, Video-mapping associations, commercial companies and structures of the Paye ton Noël social and solidarity economy in the Grand Est region). "Un conte à rebours" "Paye Ton Noël" has become an unmissable Alongside the Alsace Consumer Chamber (CCA): 21 regio- The Art Puissance Art association invites visitors on Strasbourg Christmas event: this festival combines nal consumer associations brought together to inform, an introspective journey at the Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux music, street art, games of all kinds and hands-on defend and guide you towards more responsible consump- Church. Make yourself at home on deckchairs and bean- workshops in a festive and unusual atmosphere. This tion methods, with a common, shared interest. bags and admire a video-mapping that combines tradi- year almost 40 artists will share the stage for 3 weeks. tional animation and new technology. A joint creation And COLECOSOL Grand Est The highlights of the festival: bringing together three artists (Julie-Anne Weber, Nicole The Collective for the promotion of fair trade (Colecosol): • 6 to 10 December: shows and concerts at the OFF Docin-Julien and Jean-David Weber), the work combines a regional association that brings together citizens, Market, Place Grimmeissen bits of paper, hand-drawn cartoons, video, poetry, music professionals, and local authorities to promote fair trade, and architecture for a show that brings the walls and • 13 to 15 December: DIY workshops, concerts, shows ethical consumption and the solidarity economy in the ceiling of the building to life. at the heart of the Krutenau, Place de Zurich Grand Est region. • 17 December: results of the short film competition, ţţ From 27 to 29 December, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saint-Pierre- In the context of: ZIGetZAG.info: Ethical purchasing plat- le-Vieux Protestant Church, 1 place Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux. open to all! form in Alsace, it lists all the offers of goods and services Prices: €5 per adult, €2 for under 18s, free for under 3s. • 19 to 21 December: festival closing weekend at the throughout Alsace that respect social, solidarity, fair and/ Duration: 15 minutes (3 times an hour). For all ages. Molodoi with 3 evenings of concerts. Come with a or environmental values. gift and leave with a gift! ţţ 6 to 21 December. Prices: free, €8 for the events at the Molodoi. Information: www.pelpass.net / [email protected]

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Numerous shows, musical evenings and cultural events are organised in Strasbourg’s historic centre. Discover this very special Christmas festival period with family or friends CULTURAL EVENTS through the exhibitions, concerts and presentations taking place all over the city. A moment of sharing and togetherness to brighten up this period of festivity.

* The 4 Advent Concerts * The City of Strasbourg invites you to celebrate the 3rd Advent concert Advent period with these 4 exceptional concerts. ţţ For all ages. Free admission, subject to available space. Our Christmas 1st Advent concert (Navidad Nuestra) Petits Chanteurs de Strasbourg and Maitrise de l’Opéra Orchestre du Rhin – National du Rhin choirs. Händel’s Messiah Musical direction by Luciano Bibiloni Musical direction by Luciano Bibiloni. The two groups, composed of sixty singers and musi- The Maitrise de l’Opéra National du Rhin and over 200 cians, will perform a traditional and innovative pro- amateur singers will perform a participative rendition of gramme inspired by the beautiful Christmases of Latin Händel’s Messiah. An extraordinary work for an exceptio- America, combining European, African and Indigenous nal moment to share with the public. American influences. The key work of the programme is "Navidad Nuestra", the famous Christmas piece com- ţţ Sunday, 1 December at 8 p.m., at the St Paul’s Church. posed by Ariel Ramirez. nd 2 Advent concert ţţ Sunday, 15 December at 8 p.m., Lyrical Christmas at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Atout Lyrique Vocal Ensemble – Artistic Direction th by Dominique Charras 4 Advent concert A collection of lyrical Christmas works, from Camille Gospel Kids – St-Saëns to Vivaldi, from Mendelssohn to Purcel, performed by the singers of the vocal ensemble Christmas Gospel ţţ Sunday, 8 December at 8 p.m., at the Temple Neuf Church Musical Director: Alfonso Nsangu. The 60 singers of the Gospel Kids choir will perform a repertoire of Christmas and Gospel songs to invite you on a journey of sharing and unity. Guest country: Lebanon ţţ Sunday, 22 December at 8 p.m., at the St Paul’s Church. The Fayha Choir comes to Strasbourg Mirroring Lebanon’s cultural richness and diver- sity, the Fayha Choir is composed of around forty members from different cultures, religions and communities. Founded in 2003, this choir represents a true message of peace and tolerance, with the aim of developing a capella musical heritage and show- casing its richness. 17 religions are represented in the choir. Involved in several social and humanitarian projects, the reputation of the Fayha choir now extends beyond Lebanon’s borders. ţţ Saturday, 23 November, at Strasbourg Cathedral. Times available on noel.strasbourg.eu

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Christmas concerts Florestan Quartet * * The Colibris sing "Hymn to the Night" In keeping with Christmas tradition, meet every day at the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and dance Christmas A portrayal of the nocturnal atmosphere: in the city centre churches, or in various locations throughout our beautiful city, Concert in two parts: the memories of our child- darkness and mystery, starry sky, dreamlike world to experience exceptional concerts with friends or family. hood with cartoon theme tunes in the 1st part and and the magic of Christmas through poems, a traditional traditional Christmas carols in the second part. fairytale and instrumental works by famous composers: ţţ Friday, 6 December at 8 p.m., at the Cathedral. Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Borodine, Corelli and Rameau. Open to all - Free admission. ţţ Saturday, 14 December at 8.30 p.m., at the Church of the Christmas concert Christmas with Dominicans - Boulevard de la Victoire. For all ages. Free with the Rhinwagges the Trecanum Ensemble admission, limited. With Philippe Hechler conducting, this year, the For a real treat for your ears, don’t miss this concert, fea- Christmas Concert Rhinwagges will perform new lyrical, classical, or lighter turing Advent Evensong, Gregorian chant, Renaissance pieces, not forgetting the traditional Christmas carols polyphony: Dufay, Lassus, Victoria, Palestrina. Concert with the Notre Dame Choir ţţ so dear to our region. Over a number of years they have performed by the Trecanum ensemble. Saturday, 7 December at 8 p.m., at the Cathedral. Open to all - Free admission. become masters of this specific Christmas repertoire, ţţ 1 December, at the Saint Madeleine’s Church, Place and this year, accompanied by the voices of Noëlle Sainte-Madeleine. Free admission, limited. Braeuner and Stéphane Wolf, no doubt they will put on a Christmas Concert with the great-quality show for their loyal audience. Christmas Concert "Chœurs au diapason" group ţţ 30 December at 5 p.m., at the Saint Pierre-Le-Jeune The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is organising a concert ţţ Saturday, 14 December at 8 p.m., at the Cathedral. Protestant Church. 21 December at 8 p.m., For all ages – free admission. at Strasbourg Cathedral. Free admission, limited. as a result of a collaboration with the Goethe-Institute of Strasbourg. Two artists, Italian flautist Mario Notaristefano and German organist Andreas Dilles, will Christmas Concert with the Christmas here perform pieces from classical, baroque and German- Italian repertoire. Maîtrise Choir of Strasbourg’s and elsewhere ţţ 13 December at 8 p.m., at the Saint Pierre-Le-Jeune Come and sing traditional Christmas carols with us in Protestant Church. Free of charge. Notre-Dame Cathedral French, English, and German. ţţ Friday, 20 December at 8 p.m., at the Cathedral. Silent Night; He is born, the divine Child; O Christmas Open to all - Free admission. Tree; White Christmas; Jingle Bells... Artists of the Opera Studio. Musical direction by Vincent Monteil. ţţ 20 December at 2:30 p.m. at the Espace Django, 4 Impasse Kiefer. 20 December at 6 p.m., at the Opéra national du Rhin, Place Broglie. Prices: from €6 to €12. Information: operanationaldurhin.eu Latin Christmas, navidad latina To celebrate Christmas in a different way, the children and youngsters of the Les Petits Chanteurs de Strasbourg – Maîtrise de l’OnR choir will take to the stage at the Strasbourg Opera House with a South American reper- toire. Christmas is a time when voices and bodies are filled with the heat of the southern hemisphere, when song and dance come together, in the cities, in the moun- tains and at the coast. Our young singers will explore centuries of traditional Christmas songs, in which local colours meet African influences. They juggle their verna- cular language over sounds of joy, which is central to this global festival. ţţ 21 December at 11 a.m., at the Opéra national du Rhin de Strasbourg, Place Broglie. Prices: from €6 to €12. Information: operanationaldurhin.eu

There are many concerts to discover all over Strasbourg. Locations, full programmes, and the latest information can be found in the Christmas calendar at noel.strasbourg.eu

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EXHIBITIONS Anne Romby exhibition Focus! Photography * * at the Bussierre CINE* at Tomi Ungerer th Exhibition featuring children’s story illustrator Anne Tomi Ungerer Museum – International illustration The 17 -century tapestries Presentation of Romby, showcasing some forty of her original storyboards. centre Through the works on show, visitors will be able to The museum is showcasing a never-before-seen and of the Notre-Dame the astronomical clock discover the artist’s magical and captivating world of little-studied form of work by Tomi Ungerer: photogra- Video presentation of the Astronomical Clock before the pictures. phy. For the first time, the exhibition demonstrates the Cathedral usual chiming, followed by the procession of the Apostles. ţţ illustrator’s close and little-known relationship with Exhibition of 17th century tapestries depicting the life of From 24 November to 20 December. 155 Rue Kempf ţţ Every day (except Sundays and bank holidays) at 12 p.m. 67000 Strasbourg. Free entry every afternoon from 2 p.m. this medium, using a large collection of photographs, the Virgin Mary. at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. For all ages – Price: €3, free to 5:30 p.m. except Saturdays. negatives and Ektachromes from his personal collections, ţţ of charge up to 6 years. Information: Presbytery of Notre- Information: +33 (0)3 88 35 89 56. From 23 November to 5 January 2020, at the Notre-Dame preserved at the museum. Cathedral. For all ages – Free of charge. Dame Cathedral on +33 (0)3 88 21 43 34 *Centre d’Initiation à la Nature et à l’Environnement [Nature and [email protected] - cathedrale-strasbourg.fr Environment Education Centre] ţţ Until 15 March 2020. Tomi Ungerer Museum – Centre international de l’Illustration Villa Greiner, 2 avenue de la Marseillaise. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Before museums, what was Tuesdays. Information: +33 (0)3 68 98 50 00. Christmas at Wihnàchtsfescht/ the purpose of paintings? Christmas Festival This project came about from two observations. First of the Alsatian Museum Time to welcome young and old for a festive day: shows, all, at the Museum of Fine Arts, no work was painted for Like every year, when the Christmas period is ap- fairytales, music, visits and workshops. At 4:30 p.m.: the purpose of being displayed in a museum. In addi- proaching, the Alsatian Museum puts on its finery to arrival of Saint Nicolas, Chrìschtkìndel and Hàns Tràpp. tion, most people are unaware of the original context of present the traditions of Christmas. Bredle, mannele and mulled wine! the exhibited works. Within its permanent collections, the Museum of Fine Arts is therefore showcasing a few ţţ 23 November 2019 to 5 January 2020. ţţ Saturday, 7 December, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alsatian Museum, 23-25 quai Saint-Nicolas. Open from 10 examples that will allow you to understand the original a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. context, i.e. the purpose and the perspective through Prices: €6.50 full price and €3.50 reduced price. Lights of Hannukah Information: +33 (0)3 68 98 50 00. Hannukah traditions through tales and songs which work was viewed at the time of its creation. In with Astrid Ruff. order to evoke the original context, the utmost attention Free game: ’S wihnachtelt ţţ Sunday, 22 December at 4:30 p.m. Duration: 1 hour. is paid to the methods of communication. Set off as a family in search of objects linked to Christmas Prices: €6.50 full price and €3.50 reduced price. ţţ Until 20 September 2020. Museum of Fine Arts, Palais preparations. Rohan, 2 Place du Château. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. ţţ In French, Alsatian, German and English. 4 years and over. Information: +33 (0)3 68 98 50 00. Collect from the museum ticket counter. An exceptional donation: Guided visits paintings, drawings and "Christmas in Alsace" etchings (16th-19th centuries) A discovery of Christmas traditions in Alsace. ţţ Sunday, 24 November and 8, 15, and 22 December, from the Poitrey - at 3 p.m. Duration: 1 hr 30 min. Price: museum admission. Ballabio collection "Wihnàchtstràditione ìm Elsàss" Collated over almost thirty years, Jeannine Visit in Alsatian, open to Alsatian and German speakers. Poitrey (†) and Marie-Claire Ballabio’s Führung auf Elsässerdeutsch. Für das deutschsprachige collection includes 17 paintings and Publikum. 40 drawings and etchings, donated ţţ Sunday, 1 December at 11 a.m. Duration: 1 hr 30 min. to the museums of the city of Käthe Kollwitz Strasbourg in 2019. This collection Three events at the Musée Alsacien "I want to act now" was collated with passion, taste and [Alsatian Museum] knowledge from internationally re- In partnership with the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, nowned traders and auction houses. the MAMCS is organising the first French retrospective dedi- Combining works from European, Hàns Tràpp – Murder at the museum cated to the German artist, Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945). A wit- Immersive detective game. On a cold winter’s night, Italian, Dutch and French schools, the ness to the political and social crises of her time and creator donation, presented for the first time in its a bloodcurdling scream echoes through the Alsatian of a piece marked by its pacifism, Käthe Kollwitz is depicted Museum... You have one hour to lead the investigation: entirety, allows the public to discover the Renaissance here as a versatile artist (etcher, illustrator and sculptor), works of art of the 19th century. question the subjects and follow the murderer’s footsteps. whose expressive realism influenced her time and beyond. ţţ Saturday, 30 November, at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 ţţ Until 24 February 2020. Heitz Gallery, Palais Rohan, p.m. Duration: 1 hour. 16 years and over. Rucksacks and suitcases Presenting herself as an involved artist, Käthe Kollwitz used 2 Place du Château. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., forbidden; game identical to the 2018 version. Single price: the major drama of her time as inspiration for her work, not closed on Tuesdays. Information: +33 (0)3 68 98 50 00. €15, tickets at the museum ticket counter and online. Jointly hesitating to include personal elements in her art. organised by: Alsatian Museum/Le Comptoir du Crime ţţ Until 12 January 2020. Museum of modern and contempo- rary art 1, Place Hans-Jean-Arp Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., find all the exhibitions on show in the closed on Mondays. Information: +33 (0)3 68 98 50 00. Strasbourg museums at: musees.strasbourg.eu Saint-Nicolas, Paul Kauffmann, circa 1902 (Photo from the Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg [Museum of the City of Strasbourg]) – extract. – Strasbourg]) of City the of [Museum Strasbourg de Ville la de Musées the from (Photo 1902 circa Kauffmann, Paul Saint-Nicolas,

32 See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu 33 CULTURAL EVENTS

* SHOWS * The Great Christmas Circus on Ice* Théâtre Alsacien Strasbourg Strach, a fear song* Stemming from a long-time Russian tradition, the combi- * Operatic circus. It’s a journey to the end of the nation of circus and ice will amaze and shock the audience "Wihnachtsmärel" night, finishing with daybreak. Three acrobats, with a fairylike original musical show: "The stars of circus Taking to the stage of the Opera House, the Strasbourg a singer and a pianist take to the arena for an and ice". The skaters of the Christmas circus ballet on ice Théâtre Alsacien [Alsatian Theatre Company] actively intimate circus show. In an unostentatious feat, will accompany you on an extraordinary journey through helps keep up an Alsatian tradition, "Wihnachtsmärel". two carriers and an acrobat defy gravity and the time and major civilisations. Whether it’s in the shimme- This Christmas fairytale is a unique performance of phantoms of the shadows. Voice and body unite ring paintings inspired by Czars of Russia, or the futuristic poetry in the Alsatian dialect. A show for young and to confront age-old fantasy fears, and rebuild choreography borrowed from musical comedies, for two old, combining music, dance and theatre. This year, the trust. The show revisits the basics of circus arts hours, the ballet will bring you tightrope walkers, acrobats, TAS offers an original text by Joseph Holterbach, "S Arm to recount a coming-of-age story, tinged with trapeze artists, and of course clowns! Baronessel", inspired by the character of the traditional modernity and poetry. ţţ From 26 December to 5 January, car park of the tale of "Cinderella". Pierre Spegt stages the beauty of the Strasbourg Zénith. Information: www.cirque-glace.com ţţ 17, 18 and 19 December at 8:30 p.m., 20 December at 7 tale by using a host of contributors: actors in traditional p.m. and 21 December at 6 p.m. costumes, lively music, folk dances and classic ballet at the Maillon, 1 Boulevard de Dresde. under the direction of Richard Caquelin. The show, per- Duration: 1 hr 5 min. 11 years and up. All the details at www.maillon.eu formed in Alsatian, has French subtitles. ţţ 22, 26 and 29 December at 3 p.m., and 23, 27 and 28 * December at 8 p.m., at the Strasbourg Opéra national du Le Krismass Show 2019 Rhin, Place Broglie. For all ages. This year brings the fourth edition of the Krismass Show, Information: theatre-alsacien-strasbourg.fr and each time a new show is on offer. A selection of artists served on a tray, with the basic ingredients needed The Christmas sky* for a successful evening: a pinch of sequins, a few drops The planetarium of Strasbourg University’s Science of sensuality, a lick of ridicule, a touch of parody, a speck Garden offers you a unique walk under the starry of absurdity, a handful of performance and above all, Christmas sky from the past to the present. In the theatre, a good dose of humour! Sketches, crazy performances, a presenter accompanies you on this fun and scientific musical numbers, pranks, fantasy, magic... Everything is discovery of celestial phenomena, which is suitable for possible in the Krismass Show. everyone. ţţ 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 December at 9 p.m., 8 and ţţ 22, 27 and 29 December and 2 and 5 January, at 2:30 15 December at 5 p.m. at the Espace K, 10 Rue du Hohwald. p.m. at the Planetarium, 13 rue de l’Observatoire, Strasbourg. Duration: 1 hr 40. 8 years and up. Full price: €24, reductions For all ages. Duration: 1 hour. Full price: €6, reduced (subject possible. Option of dinner + show from 7:30 p.m. (tickets MEETINGS to conditions): €5, children (4 to 14 years included): €4. must be purchased at least 72 hours in advance). * * Reservations at jds-reservation.unistra.fr Information on espace-k.com • Christmas in song, Friday, 20 December at 4:30 p.m. Christmas talks* • Saint Nicolas for children, Wednesday, 4 December The Popular University of Krutenau offers talks led by at 3 p.m. Jean-François Kovar, professor of religious history. ţţ More information to come in the DNA and at www.dna.fr/ • 7 December: Alsatian Christmas pour-sortir. Participation is free, subject to available space. • 14 December: the history of foie gras Prior registration is required for each person, at www.dna.fr/stammtisch • 21 December: the Christmas tree

ţţ Saturdays at 11 a.m., in the Kléber Bookshop (salle * In french only. Blanche). For all ages - Free admission, subject to available space. Information: up-krutenau.com Heritage events* Books at Christmas* Dinner-talk "Once upon a time there was a Christmas Bookshops and collectors will present their market" with Jean-François Kovar, Professor of Religious greatest works, particularly those concer- History, at the L’Ancienne Douane restaurant. ning Strasbourg, Alsace and Christmas traditions. ţţ 18 December at 8 p.m. Participation: €32 (+ €5 membership to the Popular University of Krutenau). ţţ From 8 to 24 December, Conrath room, 9 rue Brûlée Registration required before 16 December by email: (behind the city hall). From Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to [email protected] 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christmas Stammtisch* The DNA [Alsace newsletter], the L’Ancienne Douane restaurant and their partners offer you the "Christmas Stammtisch". • Christmas of my childhood, tuesdays, November 26 / December 3, 10 and 17 at 4:30 pm • Christmases of the world, Tuesdays 29 November / 6 and 13 December at 4:30 p.m.

34 See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu See the programme > Noël.strasbourg.eu 35 THERE'S MORE TO STRASBOURG THAN CHRISTMAS

Le 5e lieu Cathedral platform Le 5e Lieu combines a space to promote The platform, which stands at 66 metres, is only acces- cultural events, Un Voyage à Strasbourg sible by climbing 330 steps. It offers a clear view over the exhibition, and the print room [Cabinet roofs of Strasbourg and thanks to tower viewers, you can des Estampes et des Dessins]. This space is make out landmarks such as Petite France, Saint Thomas’ a starting point to discover the city and its Church, the Ancienne Douane or the European institu- cultural offerings. Un Voyage à Strasbourg tions. exhibition offers a tour through historic New for 2019 : Place du Château will host a stall for the Strasbourg and the Strasbourg of the future. Notre-Dame Works Foundation, which organises the It is styled as an invitation on a journey to ex- funding and conduct of restoration and conservation perience Strasbourg - an active, populous city in work on the cathedral. Here, you will find a variety of transformation. Visitors can discover and understand the objects and products (wine, chocolate, statues...) in the city through its landscapes, architecture and heritage. image of the building. The proceeds allow this unique Regionale 20 La Petite France ţţ From 7 December, from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. French institution to fund the upkeep of the cathedral. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. A true end-of-year artistic event, Regionale is the only The most picturesque district of Strasbourg’s historic Information: www.5elieu.strasbourg.eu ţţ Platform open every day except 25 December cross-border collaboration event between some twenty centre, Petite France is an unmissible spot to discover the and 1 January, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last ascent at 5:15 p.m.). Prices: €8 full price, €5 reduced price. contemporary art locations across the Rhine area. It city. With its timbered houses, network of straight and brings together around one hundred and twenty artists winding alleyways, and canals that snake through the dis- A street-art journey ţţ www.oeuvre-notre-dame.org from the local scene, offering the ideal opportunity to trict, Petite France is bursting with history and undeniable in the station district discover the region’s contemporary creations. charm. Petite France is also a true epicentre of Strasbourg Proud of its history, the station district offers great In 2019, to celebrate 10 years in the European capital, the gastronomy. With the variety of options, there’s sure to be sites for urban art-lovers, and city-lovers in general. event takes the form of three collective exhibitions, brin- something for everyone, all in an exceptional setting that This district is a breeding ground for creation, and over ging together Swiss, German and French artists. mixes authenticity and charming views. the years, it has become a beloved backdrop for many ţţ From 30 November to 22 December. At the CEAAC, La artists to showcase their temporary works: giant frescos, Chaufferie – HEAR gallery, COOP garage – Accélérateur de graffiti, collages, stencils... Just a short walk away from particules. More information on www.regionale.org Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, take the time to visit this open-air museum Château Musée Vodou [Voodoo Museum] A unique and surprising place, the Vodou Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of voodoo objects from Western Africa. In a setting as surprising as it is Visits to the European unique, visitors are invited to discover a culture and life philosophy which is little-known and yet still widely Parliament practiced. Visitors are welcome year-round at the European ţţ 15 November, 6, 12 and 13 December, at 8 p.m. and 8:30 Parliament in Strasbourg. Visits organised when the p.m.: night guided tours by torchlight. 1, 7 and 14 December, at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.: virtual reality visit to the voodoo parliament is not in session include the hemicycle and world, using immersive headsets. the Parlamentarium Simone Veil and are conducted in Prices: adults €14, reduced (subject to conditions) €11, Neustadt French, German and English. Visit the hemicycle at your children (6 to 10 years) €8. 4 rue de Koenigshoffen 67000 Strasbourg. More information at www.chateau-vodou.com The Neustadt of Strasbourg is the expansion of the city own pace with a multimedia guide. Visits last approxi- undertaken at the end of the 19th century, when Alsace mately 60 minutes and are available in the 24 official belonged to Germany. Construction began in the 1880s languages. and continued until the 1950s, creating a vast area of ţţ Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from almost 10,000 new buildings, and tripling the city’s size. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., then 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Audio guides at 11:30 a.m. except Saturdays. Group In 2017, part of the urban masterpieces present in the visits possible, subject to reservation. Closed on 23 December. Neustadt enabled the UNESCO world heritage site status to be extended to encompass a larger part of Strasbourg.

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