Rivetoile is a modern covered shopping centre located at 22 boulevard de Lyon in Strasbourg, approximately 3 kilometres south of the historic city centre in Grand Est. Opened in 2009 and subsequently expanded, Rivetoile is one of the larger retail complexes in the Alsace region, offering around 70 shops across two main levels alongside a food court, dining options, and an attached cinema. The centre primarily serves the local suburban catchment area but draws shoppers from across the wider Strasbourg agglomeration, particularly those seeking a car-accessible, weather-protected retail environment.
The retail mix is predominantly high-street and mid-market fashion: anchor tenants include H&M, Zara, and Fnac (electronics, media, and entertainment), alongside a variety of French and international clothing chains covering womenswear, menswear, and sportswear. A beauty and cosmetics section carries established high-street parfumeries. A Carrefour hypermarket anchors the complex, providing full grocery shopping alongside the fashion and service tenants. The centre does not position itself as a luxury or designer destination — its offer is broadly mid-market and family-oriented.
Prices throughout the centre are standard for French high-street retail: clothing from approximately €20–150 depending on brand, and electronics at standard French RRP. All major card payment methods are accepted universally throughout the centre and in the hypermarket. Tax-refund (détaxe) facilities are available at individual stores for qualifying non-EU purchases, though Rivetoile is not a primary tourist shopping destination.
The atmosphere is practical and casual, oriented toward efficient shopping. The centre is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, making it a useful option in wet or cold weather. A multi-screen Kinépolis cinema is attached to the complex, allowing film visits to be combined with shopping in a single outing. Rivetoile is directly served by Strasbourg's tram network via a dedicated stop on line E, providing access from the city centre in approximately 15 minutes. Extensive free car parking is available for visitors arriving by car. Unusually for Strasbourg retail, the centre also opens on Sundays.
Location
22 boulevard de Lyon, 67100 Strasbourg
48.5642, 7.7400 View on map
Highlights
- One of Alsace's larger covered shopping centres, with around 70 shops plus a Carrefour hypermarket
- Anchor fashion tenants H&M, Zara, and Fnac alongside womenswear, menswear, and sportswear chains
- Attached Kinépolis multi-screen cinema allows shopping and film-going to be combined in a single visit
- Sunday opening distinguishes Rivetoile from most city-centre Strasbourg retail, which is typically closed on Sundays
- Directly served by tram line E (Rivetoile stop) with free car parking for visitors arriving by car
Tips for visiting
- Sunday is the best day to visit if city-centre stores are closed — Rivetoile is a practical alternative when most of Strasbourg's central retail is shut
- Tram line E from central Strasbourg (direction Baggersee) stops directly at the centre, with a journey time of around 15 minutes from Homme de Fer
- Combine a shopping visit with a film at the Kinépolis cinema; booking tickets online in advance avoids queues at the box office
- The Carrefour hypermarket carries a reasonable selection of Alsatian regional food products including wine, choucroute, and local cheeses
- Weekday afternoons are the quietest periods; Saturday afternoons and Sundays are the busiest
Frequently asked questions
What are Rivetoile's opening hours?
The centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00. Individual store hours may vary slightly, and the Carrefour hypermarket may operate on extended hours.
How do visitors get to Rivetoile from central Strasbourg?
Tram line E connects central Strasbourg to Rivetoile directly, with a dedicated stop at the centre. Journey time from Homme de Fer is approximately 15 minutes. Free car parking is available for visitors arriving by car.
Does Rivetoile have restaurants or a food court?
Yes, the centre includes a food court with fast-food and casual dining options covering French, Asian, and international cuisine. A full-service restaurant offering sit-down meals is also available within the complex.
Is Rivetoile suitable for luxury or designer shopping?
Rivetoile is a mid-market and family shopping destination. Luxury and designer brands are not represented at the centre. For high-end fashion and cosmetics, Galeries Lafayette on Rue du 22-Novembre in central Strasbourg is the more appropriate destination.