Accessible cultural sites

The 5^e Lieu

Open to all, the 5^e Lieu is a resource centre that defines itself as a starting point for discovering the city, its history, treasures and cultural facilities thanks to a full range of options on offer: exhibitions, cultural and educational activities and events, information and advice, ticketing for shows and cultural items for sale. The 5^e Lieu is designed to be a place where everyone is welcome.

With the "Tourisme et Handicap" (Tourism and Disability) certification, the 5^e Lieu develops inclusive initiatives, always in collaboration with its visitors.

Accessibility of the 5e Lieu

Lieu d'Europe

The Lieu d’Europe is a cultural and educational centre whose mission is to promote Europe in all of its dimensions: historical, institutional and cultural. The activities aim to strengthen the visitor’s sense of belonging to a community of values and to encourage the emergence of European citizenship. Its permanent exhibition showcases the significant role that Strasbourg has historically played in the construction of Europe.

It is also in charge of community outreach in the European district, which has been awarded the European Heritage Label.

Accessibility at the Lieu d’Europe

Media libraries

The network of media libraries in Strasbourg, open to the public year-round, features collections of over one million documents, including books, comic books, DVDs and CDs, in all fields.

You’ll find workspaces and areas for relaxation offering a wide range of services: computers, online resources, free internet and Wi-Fi access, video games and boardgames, printers and photocopiers. You’ll only need a membership if you want to borrow something. The “Pass’relle” card allows you to borrow items from any of the 33 media libraries in the network.

Many free, open-access cultural events and activities are planned throughout the year, including concerts, screenings, exhibitions, conferences, encounters and shows.

Most of the media libraries can accommodate people with disabilities.

Free with the ÉVASION Card

Accessibility in the media libraries

National and University Library - BNU

The National and University Library (BNU) has more than 3,700,000 volumes, in the humanities, social sciences, law, art and French and foreign literature. It also has a reference library at national and European level for Germanic languages and civilisations and religious studies. The BNU is on the French list of libraries entitled to receive the legal deposit of printers for Alsace, and it has a first-rate regional collection and preserves heritage encompassing the entire history of books and writing (from papyrus to contemporary documents).

It offers a cultural season featuring exhibitions, encounters (conferences, round tables, musical readings, screenings and concerts) and tours of its heritage collections.

Museums of Strasbourg

From the History Museum to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, together with the Tomi Ungerer Museum, the Museums of Strasbourg offer a wide range of visits and discoveries of artworks and historical objects. A wide variety of accessible activities are offered, full of original, innovative creations.

Many features and amenities are provided for the convenience of visitors with disabilities.

Accessibility in the museums of Strasbourg

The Archives of the City and Eurometropolis

Whether you’re a serious archivist or simply curious, the Archives provide you with access to a reading room, where you can discover the sources of the history of the city and its greater area from the 12^th to the 21^st centuries, as well as a wide range of activities in the form of exhibitions, conferences and workshops, taking an educational approach to the archives and our local history.

Tour of the Archives

The Voodoo Museum

On the three floors of a water tower dating back to 1878, the Voodoo Museum - the only one of its kind - has the world’s largest private collection of 1,200 West African voodoo objects. Come discover objects used exclusively in voodoo ceremonies (weddings, births, illness), from Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria.

Use the audio guides to help you explore this invisible world...

Museum accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Visit the Voodoo Museum’s website

Le Jardin des sciences et Planétarium

The Jardin des Sciences and the Planetarium This is a true cultural district within the Neustadt, at the heart of the historic campus, featuring a planetarium, museums and gardens. Visitors come to gaze at the stars, admire heritage collections, take part in workshops and guided tours, meet the stakeholders of the world of science, or simply stroll through the gardens. The cultural programming of the Jardin des Sciences offers something for everyone: conferences, exhibitions, activities, festivals, and more!

Accessibility at the Planetarium:

• 4 parking spaces for visitors with reduced mobility
• 1 magnetic induction loop system
• Audio guide headsets / translation of the films into English and German

Visit the website of the Jardin des Sciences

The Vaisseau

Learn about science through play!

Designed for kids and teens from 3 to 12 years old, this extraordinary space presents science and scientific culture in a fun, interactive, immersive way. Children will find many activities to enjoy individually or in groups, parents will find a place to share and pass on knowledge to their families, and teachers will find a resource centre offering tools tailored to school curricula.

Accessibility at the Vaisseau

Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra

The Orchestra sets a high musical standard, offering more than 100 concerts a year. It has a vast repertoire ranging from the 18^th century to the present day, for which it invites internationally renowned conductors and soloists, as well as a new generation of musicians it promotes with dedication. On the stage of the Érasme Hall at the Concert and Convention Centre, at the Opéra National du Rhin, in the auditorium of the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse, as well as throughout Alsace and internationally, the Orchestra offers a variety of performances, for every taste and every age!

Of particular note is the Relax Concerts initiative, in partnership with Culture Relax, which enables cultural venues to be shared in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, making it easier for people with intellectual or psychological disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, autism, or multiple disabilities to attend.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card

Accessibility at the OPS

The TAPS - Contemporary Public Theatre of Strasbourg

The TAPS is a local, municipal theatre offering accessible, eclectic programming.

There are two theatres: TAPS Scala (Neudorf) and TAPS Laiterie (Station district), featuring stages hosting performances of repertory plays and contemporary pieces by professional troupes from here and elsewhere. Every season, the TAPS seeks to offer programming accessible to all, thanks to special accommodations and seats reserved for people with reduced mobility and hearing or visually impaired people.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of the TAPS

Conservatory of Strasbourg

Founded in 1855, the Conservatory of Strasbourg is a performing arts school specialising in music, dance and theatre. It also offers a season of shows in music, dance and theatre from September to July. Students of all ages perform on stage, from children to young adults on the verge of becoming professionals, as well as teachers and internationally renowned artists.

Facility accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Visit the website of the Conservatory

TNS - National Theatre of Strasbourg

At the heart of the Neustadt, the only French national theatre outside of Paris, the TNS is a venue dedicated to theatrical creation, with the distinctive feature of being home to a National School of Dramatic Arts. The season offers about twenty shows, some of which are rehearsed and created in Strasbourg, and also features many free events: workshops with students from the School of Dramatic Arts, readings, encounters with the season’s artists, tours of the theatre and workshops (scenery, costumes), etc.

• Access adapted to people with reduced mobility, with reserved seating in the theatre. Audio description available for certain performances.
• Hearing amplifier headphones available.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at the TNS

The Maillon - European Stage

The Maillon, with its two theatres with 700 and 250 seats, offers contemporary programming with a mixture of theatre, dance, music, circus arts, video, and more. Several thematic highlights structure the season. In addition to shows, you’ll be able to participate in encounters with performers, art workshops, thematic round tables, screenings, and more.

But the Maillon also features a big, friendly bar: the BIM!, Le Bistrot du Maillon, where you can relax, mingle with performers and get a bite to eat or enjoy a drink with friends. It’s a fun hangout with a unique atmosphere.

The theatres and lobby are fully accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at the Maillon

TJP - National Centre for Dramatic Arts of Strasbourg

The TJP - National Centre for Dramatic Arts of Strasbourg-Grand Est - dreams about the future with children and young people and strives to make this dream come true through art. It’s a transdisciplinary, intercultural and intergenerational theatre space that defends the transversality of art.

The TJP theatres are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. In order to ensure a smooth experience, it is advisable to notify the ticket office of your arrival in advance. Many of the shows performed are very visual in nature, accessible to all, including deaf and hearing impaired theatregoers.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at the TJP

Opéra National du Rhin

A major institution on the French and international opera scenes, the Opéra National du Rhin (ONR) offers, each season, annual programming of over 140 performances of opera, dance, recitals, concerts and shows for young audiences.

The ONR is committed to welcoming all audiences in the best possible conditions and to facilitating the discovery of lyrical and choreographic works for audiences with disabilities.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at the Opéra National du Rhin

Musica

Musica is one of the largest festivals dedicated to musical creation in Europe.

Created in 1982 in Strasbourg, the event is held every year for two weeks in early autumn, in the iconic venues of the city and the surrounding area.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at Musica

Jazzdor

Jazzdor offers a dozen concerts in Strasbourg during the season, at the Fossé des Treize, as well as an annual two-week-long festival in November held at various venues in Strasbourg and throughout Alsace.

Jazzdor showcases jazz and improvisational music. Come listen to musicians performing American, European and French jazz and discover the unique nature of jazz creation, whether it’s rooted in the historical jazz tradition or influenced by new aesthetic trends.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of Jazzdor

Les Percussions

Founded in 1962, Les Percussions de Strasbourg are world-renowned ambassadors of musical creation. With an exceptional repertoire, the group alternates between the most significant pieces from the 20^th century and newly commissioned works, always with the same focus: bringing contemporary music to life by constantly revisiting it and continuing to innovate and anticipate the development of musical practice and expression.

Les Percussions de Strasbourg perform several times a year at the Théâtre de Hautepierre and occasionally at other venues in Strasbourg, including the Cité de la Musique, MAMCS, Salle de l’Aubette, Zénith, and others.

The collection of instruments of Les Percussions de Strasbourg and the Théâtre de Hautepierre are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Accessibility of Les Percussions de Strasbourg

Espace Django

Espace Django, with its numerous activities, forms an artistic and cultural mix that is invented and reinvented on a daily basis, inside/outside/between the walls. This venue features a wide variety of events that challenge and mutually reinforce each other, including concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, residencies, workshops, incubators, encounters, and more. Providing cultural outreach, mediation and guidance, Espace Django aims to enchant every audience, young and old alike, from Neuhof and elsewhere, in a spirit of celebration and caring.

Espace Django is suitable for people with reduced mobility. For other types of disability, please contact them in advance or on the day of the event for any questions or special cases.

Accessibility at Espace Django

POLE-SUD - A National Choreographic Centre

POLE-SUD, with its performance venue, two dance studios and music school, offers a rich programme of dance shows every season. Its mission includes supporting all audiences in their relationship with the performing arts and artists and sharing the pleasures of movement.

Encounters and debates in connection with the scheduled shows are held every year, and the public can enjoy a friendly atmosphere in the bar and garden throughout the seasons.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Accessibility at POLE-SUD

Espace K

Managed by the Le Kafteur Association, Espace K is a theatre specialising in all types of comedy: burlesque, visual, musical, dark, zany, activist, improvised or even intergalactic, with the unforgettable Captain Sprütz! The venue also features other curiosities, such as dance and contemporary music. Highlights include meeting with the performers at the bar or in the lounge and being welcomed by a friendly group of volunteers.

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, the venue sometimes organises shows with French Sign Language (LSF) interpreters or subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of Espace K

Maison des Arts - Lingolsheim

The Maison des Arts has a cultural season designed especially for children and young people. There’s a wide variety of shows all year long, including dance, theatre and concerts! It’s also a place for artistic practice, with annual courses in music, theatre, dance and art, as well as occasional workshops and short-term courses where students come to discover a specific art form.

You can get an annual subscription to enjoy shows at the L'illiade in Illkirch.

Facility accessible for people with reduced mobility.

See the website of the Maison des Arts

The Illiade

The Illiade offers eclectic programming, including shows ranging from big-name acts to local creations.  You’ll find something to quench your thirst for culture, with shows featuring music, theatre, comedy, the circus arts and dance! You can also discover the Villa, a facility for learning and practicing the arts, open to all. The two structures bridge the gap between amateur and professional artistic practice.

People with disabilities can benefit from suitable amenities and are encouraged to inform the venue of their disability at the time of reservation, in order to facilitate their access to the show (early entrance in the theatre, free admission for the accompanying person, etc.).

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of the Illiade

The Point d'Eau

The Point d'Eau – Scènes d'Ostwald is a multidisciplinary cultural space. Theatre, comedy, circus arts, dance, music and shows for young visitors: the programming is eclectic and accessible to all. With its 2 theatres (a cosy one with 240 seats and a big one with 550 seats), it showcases not only major international shows, but also local creations, often already hosted in residence at the Point d'Eau.

All of the shows offered by the Point d’Eau are accessible to people with motor impairments. Please notify the venue of your impairment at the time of reservation so that you can be welcomed under the best possible conditions.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of the Point d'Eau

The PréO

The PréO Scène features multidisciplinary programming open to music (French songs, pop, world music, classical music, and more), comedy (one-man and one-woman shows, stand-up, musicals), theatre, circus arts, puppet shows and dance. Particular attention is paid to shows for young audiences, which serve as a starting point for considering adult and child audiences together.  The PreO Scene is a perfect place for creation, discovery, sharing and encounters.

It’s also a place for artistic practice, with theatre workshops for young people and adults and hip-hop workshops all year long. The performance venue is located, together with the Media Library and the BolerO Music and Dance School, at the PreO Centrartistique.

Facility accessible for people with reduced mobility. The PréO Scène theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card and for people with disabilities and the person accompanying them.

Visit the website of the PréO

Espace Malraux

The André Malraux cultural space features eclectic programming in every artistic discipline. By supporting young local artists, the cultural space discovers the region’s talents. Alsatian culture is showcased every 3^rd weekend of the month of October with theatre, music, bilingual cabaret, and more. For music lovers, one Friday a month, come participate in a concert that ends with a jam session, in a warm and friendly café-concert atmosphere.

Reduced rate, proof required, for beneficiaries of the disabled adults subsidy (AAH).

Accessibility at Espace Malraux

#MACULTUREÀBISCHHEIM

The City of Bischheim offers cultural activities and events at various venues: the Salle du Cercle features concerts, cinema-concerts, theatre and shows for young audiences. The Salle du Cheval Blanc has comedy shows and stand-up comedy. Other cultural events are held at the Municipal School of Music and Dance and at the Sapin Vert.

The Cercle and the Cheval Blanc venues are fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. Please inform the venues if you require a specific seat, so that arrangements can be made for you.

Reduced rate for people with disabilities.

Visit the website "Ma Culture à Bischheim"

Schiltigheim Culture

With high standards but a generous approach, the cultural season in Schiltigheim, organised at 3 different performance venues (the Brassin, the Briqueterie and the Cheval Blanc), features shows that are like windows opening out onto the world. All of the performing arts interact in shows that are surprising, moving, touching and unifying. The fantastic cultural programme is designed for all audiences.

In order to facilitate accessibility for as many people as possible and to ensure the best experience, the team at Schiltigheim Culture offers a personalised, helpful welcome so that everyone is included. If you have reduced mobility and/or a disability, in order to help us welcome you optimally, please let us know about your presence ahead of time by calling 03 88 83 84 85.

Reduced rate with the ÉVASION Card and for people with disabilities and the person accompanying them. Free admission is granted to the person accompanying a disabled person on presentation of the Mobility Inclusion Card, indicating "Disability".

Visit the website of Schiltigheim Culture

Théâtre de la Choucrouterie

Located right at the centre of Strasbourg, the Théâtre de la Choucrouterie, affectionately known as Théâtre de la Chouc’, has been making audiences laugh for over 30 years! Among the many genres and styles on offer, the Choucrouterie is famous above all for its cabaret, satire and original take on the news, with a lot of mockery, especially self-mockery! In an intimate ambiance, close-up to the performers, you’ll enjoy shows in French, German and Alsatian, created by a whole team of regional professionals.

The theatre is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with reserved seating available.

Accessibility at the Théâtre de la Choucrouterie

Théâtre Alsacien

The Théâtre Alsacien de Strasbourg (TAS) is one of the oldest cultural institutions in Strasbourg. A popular theatre, it is a strong advocate of the Alsatian language. For over a century, the TAS has maintained the tradition of a living theatre, always upholding the Alsatian dialect.  Our theatre company’s ambition is to make you laugh and dream, to entertain you and share our emotions with you.

Several comedies, a Christmas tale and a historical play or a drama are programmed every season, with the aim of offering different genres and plenty of variety, to surprise you with high-quality shows in an enchanting setting.

All shows are subtitled in French. Accessible for people with reduced mobility. Special pricing for groups

Reduced rate (excluding subscriptions) with the ÉVASION Card.

Visit the website of the Théâtre Alsacien

The Zénith Strasbourg Europe

A must-see venue for major musical performances and national and international artists, the Zénith has a capacity for up to 12,079 spectators. The venue can also host a wide variety of events, such as conventions and major sports events.

The facility is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with reserved seating available.

Accessibility at the Zénith

Concert and Convention Centre

The Concert and Convention Centre of Strasbourg is a complex dedicated to trade events and events for the general public, including concerts, shows, trade fairs and conferences.

It is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with spaces reserved in the various amphitheatres for wheelchair users.

Visit the website of the Concert and Convention Centre