Broglie Square

Place Broglie, an elegant esplanade of Strasbourg

Lined with lime trees and private mansions, Place Broglie is an elegant esplanade of Strasbourg that hosts the famous Christmas market each year. The Strasbourg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this history-laden square, which brings together the Opera, the town hall and several memorial sites.

A historic square in the heart of the city

Laid out in the eighteenth century, Place Broglie is a long esplanade planted with lime trees, lined with private mansions and official buildings, including the Opéra du Rhin and the town hall. It houses several memorial sites, such as the monument to Marshal Leclerc. Each year, it hosts one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, which makes the reputation of Strasbourg.

What to see

You admire the Opéra du Rhin, the town hall, the private mansions and the monuments that line the lime-tree-shaded esplanade. In December, the square comes alive with the Christmas market, one of the most famous in the world. It is a major stop of Strasbourg, between heritage, culture and traditions.

Practical information

Place Broglie lies in the heart of the historic centre of Strasbourg, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The Opera and the buildings around have their own hours; the Christmas market is held there each year in December, to be checked according to the dates.

What does Place Broglie in Strasbourg host?

It hosts each year the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, and brings together the Opéra du Rhin, the town hall and several monuments.

Where is Place Broglie?

In the heart of the historic centre of Strasbourg, lined with lime trees and private mansions.