Guide to Bas-Rhin and Property in Department 67

Bas-Rhin is a department located in the Grand Est region in eastern France. The name means "Lower Rhine"; however, it belongs to the Upper Rhine region. It is, along with the Haut-Rhin, one of the two departments of the popular and welcoming Alsace region. The prefecture city and the General Council are located in Strasbourg, which also hosts the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. Starting January 1, 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin will unify into the European Collectivity of Alsace. The Rhine River has long been significant both historically and economically for the region, forming the eastern boundary…

Bas-Rhin is a department located in the Grand Est region in eastern France. The name means "Lower Rhine"; however, it belongs to the Upper Rhine region. It is, along with the Haut-Rhin, one of the two departments of the popular and welcoming Alsace region. The prefecture city and the General Council are located in Strasbourg, which also hosts the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. Starting January 1, 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin will unify into the European Collectivity of Alsace. The Rhine River has long been significant both historically and economically for the region, forming the eastern boundary of Bas-Rhin. The area includes some foothills of the Vosges Mountains. To the north, it borders the Palatinate forest in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany; to the east, it neighbours Baden-Württemberg. The south borders Haut-Rhin, Colmar, and southern Alsace, and to the west, it connects with Moselle. Additionally, Bas-Rhin’s southwestern corner touches the Vosges department.

Continental Climate

The Bas-Rhin (department number 67) has a continental-type climate, characterised by cold, dry winters and hot, stormy summers, due to the western protection provided by the Vosges. Tourism activity is intense and creates many indirect jobs. The unemployment rate is among the lowest in France at 6.5%.

Key Information about the Bas-Rhin (67)

• Main City/Prefecture: Strasbourg
• Nearest Airport: Strasbourg Airport
• Population: Around 1.15 million (as of the latest census)
• Area: 4,755 sq. kilometres and 1,836 sq. miles
• Landmark: Strasbourg Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece and symbol of Alsace.
• Number of Tourists/Year: Approx. 5 million, captivated by its Christmas markets, wine routes and historic towns.

Property Prices in Bas‑Rhin in 2026

• Houses: the average price per sq. metre: €3,043 (April 2026)
• Apartments: the average price per sq. metre: €3,795  (April 2026)
• Price trends: -2% over the last 12 months, +45% over the last 5 years (Le Figaro)

House Prices in the Main Towns in Bas‑Rhin in 2026

• Average House Price in Strasbourg: €2,550 per sq. metre (April 2026)
• Average House Price in Schiltigheim: €3,051 per sq. metre (April 2026)

(source: Le Figaro)

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