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5 activities to enjoy Strasbourg this summer

The illuminations of the cathedral

Every summer, the thousand-year-old cathedral is rediscovered from every angle through an original illumination show. In 2016, the theme is the journey of light through time. Declined in different paintings, between video, light and sound, the show "The timeless light" tells the latter between birth, evolution, extinction and rebirth. Every evening, some 690 candles will illuminate the cathedral and its surroundings for a quarter of an hour of wonder. If there are no stars in the sky, for sure they will be in every eye.

Every evening until September 18, 2016 (in July:10:30 p.m. / 11:00 p.m. / 11:30 p.m. / 12:00 a.m., in August:10:15 p.m. / 10:45 p.m. / 11:15 p.m. / 11:45 p.m. and in September:9:15 p.m. / 9:45 p.m. / 10:15 p.m.).

The docks of the Malraux peninsula

Paris has its quays of the Seine, Strasbourg has its docks! For the 7th consecutive year, the forecourt of the Malraux media library is adorned with sand, parasols and deckchairs to share a moment of relaxation in town, with family or friends. Entertainment for children from 3 years old (electric boats, kayaks, rowing boats...) but also for adults, or simply lazing on the sand, it's a very pleasant place to enjoy the summer heat.

Until August 31, 2016, every day from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in front of the Médiathèque Malraux – Presqu’île André Malraux.

The Passion Tonic Tour

The Passion Tonic tour is an opportunity to learn about a sporting activity in one of the city's parks:piloxing, Zumba, Swedish gym... A good opportunity to get your fill of energy, while changing the scenery.

Every Saturday, until August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in city parks.

Summer courtyard, summer garden, the summer program of the Théâtre Actuel et Public de Strasbourg (TAPS)

Every year, the two rooms of TAPS remain open during the summer and invite artists from the region for two months of all-out culture. There is something for everyone:jazz, world or classical music concerts, readings, theater and shows for young audiences that transport children into fantastic tales, puppet shows or programs that mix music and voice, gently.

All shows are free, reservation essential (one week before the date of the show, at the culture shop, place de la Cathédrale or on 03 88 23 84 65).

The Strasbourg-Eurometropolis Street Arts Festival

The FARSe is more than 30 performances over three days which see 19 companies from France, Belgium, Spain, England and Asia take over the streets of Strasbourg to invite all audiences to share poetic moments. of all sizes, majestic or more intimate. On the theme of elevation, aerial circus, dance, singing, acrobatics and even burlesque theater will alternate between squares, cobbled streets and even water.

From August 12 to 14, 2016, head to the JDS website for the full program.