Strasbourg Dress Code

At business meetings, both men and women should wear suits. Otherwise, the dress code in Strasbourg is smart casual, but a jacket and tie are preferred in the more exclusive restaurants.

Smoking

Although more widely accepted in France than in many English-speaking countries, has recently become an issue. Expect to find no-smoking signs in many Strasbourg public places, although most cafés and restaurants will allow smoking in at least part of their premises.

Greeting Someone in Strasbourg

Shaking hands is the standard greeting in France with the occasional kissing on the cheek. In Strasbourg, it is best to address business persons by title and surname until invited to do otherwise.

Strasbourg Business Hours and Banking

Both government and commercial offices operate between 09:00 and 17:00. Generally, banks in Strasbourg are open weekdays, from 09:30 to 16:30 (the Banque de France is an exception and closes at 15:30), and some banks are also open on Saturday.