Strasbourgs

Strasbourgs is a term that may be used to refer to people or things connected with Strasbourg, a city in northeastern France. The standard demonyms are Strasbourgeois for males and Strasbourgeoises for females; in English, Strasbourgians is sometimes used. The form Strasbourgs is not common and may appear only in limited or informal contexts.

Strasbourg sits on the Ill River at the eastern end of the Rhine valley, near the border with Germany. It is the capital of the Bas-Rhin department and the historic region of Alsace, now part of the Grand Est. The city has a long history of shifting between French and German control, reflecting broader Franco-German conflicts. It became part of France in the 17th century under Louis XIV, was annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War (1871–1918), and returned to France after the World Wars. Strasbourg hosts several major European institutions, including the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, and serves as the official seat of the European Parliament's plenary sessions.

The city’s cultural and historical landscape includes the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Neustadt district. Notable landmarks include Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Strasbourg), the timber-framed houses of Petite France, and a renowned Christmas market. The Strasbourg region is also known for its universities, research centers, and Alsatian cuisine, featuring dishes such as tarte flambée and choucroute.