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House of Encounter, Merianstraße 1 · Montpellier House, Kettengasse 19 · Heidelberg

24 September 2026 · 19:30 to 21:30

Culture is the strongest means of building understanding across borders – and friendship wants to be lived and celebrated. Between Heidelberg and Montpellier, Franco-German cooperation has been peace work in action for decades and lies at the heart of a united Europe. In 2026 three anniversaries coincide: 65 years of town twinning, 60 years of the Maison de Heidelberg and 40 years of the Montpellier House. Together with both houses, we take this as an occasion for a conversation about culture as a bridge-builder – and about how Montpellier made its way to becoming a European Capital of Culture. After all, the impulse for Heidelberg’s bid once came from its partner city. Guided visit at the Montpellier House at 18:30 (for association members, registration required), panel discussion at the House of Encounter at 19:30, followed by a reception at the Montpellier House.

Free admission