The European Youth Centre Strasbourg is accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility (PRM). It offers three specially-equipped bedrooms of more than 28 m². A wheelchair-accessible lift serves all floors of the building.

PRM accessible bedrooms with

• an electric adjustable bed which can be raised or lowered (from 29 cm to 70 cm) and angled into various positions, with optional side rails and a triangular hand grip to assist with transfers. It is designed for people over 12 years of age and no taller than 190 cm, weighing up to 135 kg.
• wider doorways (90 cm).
• a standard bed for an accompanying person.
• low handles for opening/closing windows.
• An en suite bathroom (wet room) with roll-in shower, wall bar and fold-down seat, toilet with wall bar, and a hand basin.
• an en-suite wet room (about 7 m2) with a roll-in shower, grab rail and fold-down seat, toilet with grab rail, and a washbasin.

The location and layout of the European Youth Centre’s PRM rooms meet France’s building safety standards.

Other facilities for people with reduced mobility

• Low level section of reception desk.
• Toilets on 1st, 3rd and 5th floor.
• All outdoor areas and facilities.

(The above information has been approved by ENIL, the European Network on Independent Living.) 

• English Braille signage on all bedroom doors, on lift buttons and at key locations in the building.
• European Youth Centre staff are on hand to show visitors with visual impairments round the building. Assistance/guide dogs are welcome.

(The above information has been approved by ENIL, the European Network on Independent Living.) 

• Alert/flashbox systems (Humantechnik, Lisa model) are available for participants/visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Connected and displayed on the bedside table, the box will beep and flash a light to alert guests in case of fire.
• For participants with hearing aids, an induction loop is also available in meeting room 0.1 on level -1 and at the Reception desk. Portable loops are available on request (Humantechnik LA-90 model).

(The above information has been approved by ENIL, the European Network on Independent Living.)

24-hour reception throughout the year, except between Christmas and New Year

Audiovisual equipment

• All the meeting rooms are equipped with a computer with Windows 10 and the Office 365 suite.
• Plenary room 0.1 is equipped with video projection, interpretation and sound systems
• Plenary room 3.1. is equipped with video projection, interpretation, sound systems and with a videoconferencing system. This service will be invoiced.
• Room 5.1. is equipped with a television connected to a videoconferencing system. This service will be invoiced.
• A projector and a large screen are available in the restaurant area, as well as a television and a high-quality sound system.
• A widescreen television is available in the Austrian Room, the recreational area located on the 3rd floor.
• A camera and video recorder are available on request at the Reception desk.

Please contact the EYCS in advance if you wish to use the interpretation, video and data projection or video recording systems.

Computers:

• The Cyber centre on the 3rd floor is equipped with computers and a printer.

Photocopies:

• A photocopier is available for participants and organisers, and is located next to the Reception desk. Please note that the number of copies you make will be charged to you.

Information area:

• Help yourself to publications to browse here or take with you.

Drinks and snacks:

• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and snacks can be bought from the vending machines located near the Reception desk.

Bicycle rentals:

• You can hire bicycles for 4 euros a day and helmets are provided. You must pay a 50-euro deposit which is refunded when you return the equipment. A secure bike park is available on the EYCS premises.

Laundry room: 

• The self-service laundry room on the 2nd floor has a washing machine and a tumble dryer which are free to use (detergent supplied). You can also find an iron and an ironing board here.

Safe:

• Valuables may be left in a safe at the Reception desk. Please note that the EYCS declines all responsibility for valuables or personal belongings which have not been deposited in the Centre’s safe at the Reception desk.

Medical assistance:

• Please contact Reception if you need medical assistance. If you do not have French medical cover and need to see a doctor, remember to take your passport, and any insurance documents you may have. Please note that the EYCS will not pay for any medical expenses.

Musical instruments:

• There is a piano and a guitar in the dining room if you fancy playing some music.

Sauna:

• Please let Reception know one hour in advance if you would like to use the sauna, which is free of charge. The sauna is available for 2 or more people, up to a maximum of 8. It closes at 1 am.

Indoor recreational area:

• A sound system is available and feel free to use the pool table, table football and table tennis tables. The Austrian Room, the Centre’s recreational area for about 30 people or so, is a great place to relax and chat and also has a widescreen TV.

Terraces:

• The Centre has two splendid terraces, one on the ground-floor level where you can eat outside when the weather is nice, and another one on the 5th floor, with a great view of the European Parliament.

Garden, outdoor sport facilities:

• Set in a large garden with an abundance of flowers and trees, the EYCS offers lots of options for letting off some steam: why not go for a stroll, play football or try out the fitness trail, volleyball court or ping-pong table. You can also relax in the lounge furniture on the terrace or around a table in the shade.
  Please note that the EYCS declines all responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of its facilities.

Smoking:

• Smoking is prohibited inside the EYCS, as in all Council of Europe buildings. Smokers can use the two terraces on the ground and 5th floors as well as the garden.

Art at the European Youth Centre:

• As you stroll around the building, you can see some 15 different artworks and installations donated by various Council of Europe member states.

Opening hours:

• Times can be adjusted on request.

Breakfast: is served as a self-service buffet.

The self-service lunch and dinner include a starter from the salad bar, a main course, dessert and/or fresh fruit and a drink of your choice.

More elaborate menus are available on request. You can design your menu from start to finish from the options offered by our catering company.

Special meals and allergies: all our menus include vegetarian options. Please contact us in advance for any other particular dietary requirements.

Coffee/tea breaks: refreshments are available on request.

• Pre-booked restaurant services may only be cancelled or changed in writing and at the latest 7 working days in advance.

The restaurant offers various buffet options for receptions. A reservation must be made at least 7 days in advance and specify the type of service required, for example cocktail reception with finger food, cold buffet, hot/cold buffet, VIP reception, etc. The EYCS will send you a quote. Your reservation will be finalised once you have accepted this quote.

Tourist info

You will find leaflets and brochures about Strasbourg in several languages at Reception, as well as maps of the city and its cycle path routes.

Visits to the Council of Europe (800 metres) and the European Parliament (300 metres)

These two European institutions can be visited if you book ahead.

The Lieu d’Europe (800 metres): is a centre dedicated to promoting European citizenship. It features a permanent exhibition and holds various events, conferences and debates to present Europe and its values.

Banks/Cash dispensers

Banks and ATMs can be found about 1 km from the EYCS. The Société Générale bank has a branch in the lobby of the Council of Europe main building and is open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. You may enter the building with the badge you receive on your arrival at the EYCS.

Post Office

The nearest post office is about 1 km from the EYCS. It is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 12 pm and from 1.30 pm to 6 pm, and on Saturdays from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Shopping

About 3 km from the city centre, the EYCS is only a 10-minute ride away from the shops (tram E or bus H - direct link). You will find all the major French and international stores for your shopping needs. 
There is a bakery and a convenience store not far from the EYCS, near the Parlement Européen tram stop, and a number of other supermarkets can be found within a 1-km radius.

Environment

The EYCS is located in a district packed with sporting facilities, including the spacious Orangerie park (800 metres) and the public open-air swimming pool, which is open all year round.

Receptions or parties can be organised as part of your event. Please contact us for conditions.