Blackcars Strasbourg — Private Chauffeur & VIP Diplomatic Service
Private chauffeur and diplomatic transport service in Strasbourg — European Parliament plenary sessions, Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights, official bilateral meetings, private government visits, and all occasions in Europe's second parliamentary capital. Airport transfers, hourly disposal at disposal, protocol-compliant fleet, and Ultra Luxury vehicles for MEPs, ministers, ambassadors, and private clients. Alsace region, cross-border Rhine transfers, and long-distance to Paris, Basel, Frankfurt, and all European destinations.
Private Chauffeur in Strasbourg — Europe's Parliamentary Capital
Strasbourg holds a constitutional position in the architecture of Europe that no other city outside Brussels can claim: it is the official seat of the European Parliament — the only city other than Brussels where the Parliament is required by EU treaty to hold its plenary sessions. Twelve times per year, the European Parliament's 720 Members of European Parliament, their staff, political group delegations, and the accredited press corps of the EU institutions travel from Brussels to Strasbourg for plenary week — one of the most intensive and choreographed political transport operations in Europe.
Beyond the European Parliament, Strasbourg is home to the Council of Europe — a separate institution from the EU, with 47 member states — and the European Court of Human Rights, the continent's supreme judicial authority on fundamental rights. The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly meets four times annually, drawing parliamentarians from across the continent. The European Court of Human Rights sits continuously, receiving delegations from member states involved in proceedings. Together, these institutions make Strasbourg the second-most important diplomatic and institutional city in Europe after Brussels.
The city itself — a UNESCO World Heritage site, the capital of Alsace, and a city that spent centuries alternating between French and German sovereignty — has a cultural depth and architectural beauty that attracts significant private and corporate visits throughout the year. Strasbourg's Christmas market, the most celebrated in France, draws millions of visitors each December. Its Michelin-starred restaurant scene, its wine route through the Alsatian vineyards, and its proximity to the Black Forest and the Rhine valley make it a premier destination for private clients seeking the finest of both French and German culture in a single stay.
Blackcars Strasbourg is part of the Blackcars European network, connecting Strasbourg to Paris (approximately 2 hours 45 minutes by road, or 1 hour 47 minutes by TGV from Gare de Strasbourg), Basel (approximately 80 kilometres, 55 to 70 minutes), Frankfurt (approximately 180 kilometres, 1 hour 45 to 2 hours 15 minutes), and all European destinations.
Our Strasbourg Services
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) transfers — Entzheim airport, approximately 10 kilometres from the city centre. 15 to 20 minutes to the European Quarter and Gare de Strasbourg under normal conditions
- European Parliament transfers — direct collection and delivery to the Louise Weiss building and all European Parliament Strasbourg campus buildings for plenary week, committee meetings, and official visits
- Council of Europe transfers — Palais de l'Europe and Agora building in the Wacken district, for Parliamentary Assembly sessions, ministerial meetings, and official delegations
- European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) transfers — direct transport for state delegation legal teams, lawyers, and official representatives attending hearings and proceedings
- Hourly chauffeur at disposal — driver exclusively available throughout the day for plenary week multi-stop institutional programmes, bilateral meeting schedules, and Alsace leisure itineraries
- Alsace wine route & Rhine valley excursions — private day programmes through the Alsatian vineyards (Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Colmar), across the Rhine to the Black Forest, and to Freiburg im Breisgau and Baden-Baden
- Cross-border Rhine transfers — Kehl (Germany) adjacent, Offenburg 30 minutes, Freiburg 60 minutes, Baden-Baden 70 minutes
- Strasbourg to Paris / Basel / Frankfurt transfers — direct long-distance transfers for delegates combining Strasbourg institutional visits with other European capitals
- Fleet coordination with personalised dispatch — from 1 car to tens of vehicles for European Parliament plenary weeks and Council of Europe assembly sessions
- Ultra Luxury fleet — Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Maybach for state-level arrivals, institutional galas, private celebrations at Alsace château venues, and the most discerning private clients. Minimum 24-hour booking
European Parliament Plenary Sessions — Strasbourg
The European Parliament is constitutionally required by EU treaty to hold its plenary sessions in Strasbourg. Twelve times per year — typically the second full week of each month — 720 MEPs, their political group staffs, the European Commission's representation in Parliament, accredited lobbyists, press, and official guests descend on Strasbourg's Wacken district for four days of legislative plenary sessions. This generates the most concentrated institutional transport demand of any event outside a full EU summit: hundreds of vehicles, dozens of hotel pickups, and the logistical challenge of moving the entire legislative apparatus of the EU into a mid-sized French city for a week.
During plenary week, Strasbourg Airport operates at heightened capacity, the tram network is at maximum load, and ordinary taxi availability collapses relative to demand. A pre-arranged private chauffeur for the full plenary week — meeting the MEP or delegation at the airport on Monday, providing at-disposal transport throughout the four legislative days, and returning to the airport on Thursday or Friday — is the only reliable transport solution for institutional visitors who have a programme to keep.
We provide full plenary week transport packages: SXB airport collection, hotel-to-Parliament daily transfers, inter-institutional transport between the Parliament and the Council of Europe, Alsace dinner transport for evening events, and departure airport transfers. For political groups and delegation programmes covering multiple MEPs, our fleet dispatcher coordinates all vehicles from a single operational contact for the delegation's travel coordinator. We recommend booking European Parliament plenary transport at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance, as availability during plenary week is limited and committed early.
Council of Europe & European Court of Human Rights
The Council of Europe — distinct from the EU and with 47 member states including Russia's suspension — has its headquarters in the Palais de l'Europe on Allée Spach in the Wacken district. Adjacent is the European Court of Human Rights in its distinctive building designed by Richard Rogers. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe meets four times per year, bringing delegations of national parliamentarians from 46 active member states to Strasbourg for week-long sessions. The European Court of Human Rights sits throughout the year, with Grand Chamber hearings drawing state legal teams, human rights lawyers, and NGO representatives from across Europe.
We provide transport for all Council of Europe and ECHR occasions — Parliamentary Assembly session delegates, ministerial-level Council of Europe committee meetings, Grand Chamber and Chamber hearings, and private visits to the Human Rights building. Our drivers know the specific vehicle access and drop-off arrangements for the Palais de l'Europe and the ECHR building, including the protocol entrance for delegations with official accreditation.
Official State & Diplomatic Visits to Strasbourg
Strasbourg receives official state visits and high-level diplomatic occasions related to its institutional status throughout the year. Foreign heads of state addressing the European Parliament during plenary week arrive with their own security details; ministers attending Council of Europe ministerial committees require protocol-aware transport; ambassadors attending ECHR Grand Chamber hearings require the standard of transport appropriate to their status. We provide exclusively allocated, fully discreet chauffeur services for all state and diplomatic occasions in Strasbourg, with drivers operating under full confidentiality and coordination with advance security and protocol teams as required.
Private Strasbourg — Alsace, Christmas Markets & Château Hospitality
Beyond the institutional calendar, Strasbourg and the surrounding Alsace region offer some of the most exceptional private hospitality settings in France. The medieval village wine towns of Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, and Kaysersberg are among the most photographed in Europe. The Alsatian wine route — 170 kilometres of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir estates — produces some of France's most distinctive wines. Château and winstub dining in Alsace is a gastronomic tradition without equivalent in French cuisine.
Strasbourg's Christmas market — the oldest in France, running annually since 1570 — is the most celebrated in the country and draws over 2 million visitors in December. For private clients combining an institutional visit with a private Alsace programme, or for guests visiting purely for the culture and gastronomy, we provide full-day disposal, Alsace wine tour chauffeur, château dinner transport, and cross-Rhine day trips to the Black Forest and Baden-Baden.
Personalised Dispatch & Fleet Operations — From One Car to Tens of Vehicles
Blackcars operates a personalised dispatch service capable of managing transport operations of any scale from a single point of contact. A dedicated dispatcher coordinates all vehicles, drivers, pickup sequencing, and real-time schedule changes simultaneously — you communicate with one person, and every car is handled from there.
We have organised and are fully capable of organising ground transport fleets of tens of vehicles for events of every category: European Parliament plenary week political group delegations; Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly session transport; ECHR state delegation legal teams; official state visits; and private Alsace estate celebrations. Every vehicle is exclusively allocated — never shared — and all drivers operate under full confidentiality.
Contact us: +33 753 54 87 71 or [email protected].
Fleet & Hourly / Daily Rates
| Vehicle | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | 24 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class | €360 | €700 | €1,500 |
| Mercedes V-Class | €480 | €880 | €1,800 |
| Mercedes S-Class | €700 | €1,200 | €2,400 |
| Mercedes G-Class | — | — | €4,000 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S-Class | — | — | €4,000 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS | — | — | €4,000 |
| Bentley Bentayga | — | — | €4,500 |
| Bentley Mulsanne | — | — | €5,000 |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | — | — | €5,800 |
| Rolls-Royce Cullinan | — | — | €5,800 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | — | — | €6,000 |
Ultra Luxury vehicles require a minimum 24-hour booking. For European Parliament plenary packages, Council of Europe transport, state visit programmes, or Alsace private occasions: +33 753 54 87 71 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the European Parliament meet in Strasbourg rather than just Brussels?
EU treaties — specifically the Amsterdam Treaty — legally require the European Parliament to hold its plenary sessions in Strasbourg. This is a constitutional obligation, not an operational choice. Twelve plenary sessions per year must take place in Strasbourg regardless of any logistical preference. This constitutional requirement is what makes Strasbourg the second-most important institutional city in the European Union.
Can you provide transport for a full European Parliament plenary week?
Yes. We provide full plenary week transport packages: airport collection on arrival Monday, daily at-disposal transport throughout the legislative week, inter-institutional transfers between the Parliament and Council of Europe, evening event transport across Strasbourg and Alsace, and airport departure on Thursday or Friday. For political groups and delegations, all vehicles are coordinated from a single dispatcher contact. We recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks in advance.
Do you provide transport to the European Court of Human Rights for state delegations?
Yes. We provide transport for state legal teams, government representatives, and official delegations attending Grand Chamber and Chamber hearings at the ECHR. Our drivers know the specific vehicle access arrangements and protocol entrance for the ECHR building.
Can you arrange cross-border transfers from Strasbourg to Germany?
Yes. Kehl (Germany) is immediately across the Rhine, approximately 10 minutes. Offenburg approximately 30 minutes. Freiburg im Breisgau approximately 55 to 70 minutes. Baden-Baden approximately 70 minutes. We regularly provide cross-Rhine transfers for institutional and private clients combining Strasbourg visits with Black Forest and Baden-Württemberg destinations.
How far in advance should I book for European Parliament plenary week transport?
4 to 6 weeks in advance. Plenary week creates a sharp and concentrated demand spike in Strasbourg that depletes vehicle availability quickly. For multi-vehicle delegation packages, the earlier the better.
Attending a European Parliament session or visiting Strasbourg? Contact us for institutional transport, fleet coordination, and private Alsace programmes.