Kléber Square

Place Kléber, the largest square of Strasbourg

Place Kléber is the main square of Strasbourg, the place of the great gatherings of the city. A vibrant heart of the centre, it appeals through its history and its liveliness. The Strasbourg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic square, dominated by the statue of General Kléber.

The central square of the city

Place Kléber, in Alsatian Klewerplàtz, is the great central square of Strasbourg. It bears the name of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, born in the city, whose statue stands at its centre. Lined notably by the Aubette, a former military building, it is the scene of the great gatherings, the celebrations and, each winter, the great Christmas tree that makes it one of the hearts of the city.

What to see

You admire the statue of Kléber, the façade of the Aubette and the liveliness of the great square, lined with shops. In December, it hosts the great Christmas tree, a symbol of the festivities in Strasbourg. It is a central and lively stop, a meeting point and an unavoidable thoroughfare of the city.

Practical information

Place Kléber lies in the heart of central Strasbourg, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The square is particularly lively during events and in the Christmas market period.

Where does the name of Place Kléber come from?

From General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, born in Strasbourg, whose statue stands at the centre of the main square of the city.

What is there to see on Place Kléber?

The statue of General Kléber, the façade of the Aubette and, in December, the great Christmas tree, in the heart of Strasbourg.