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But after the glory era of the late 1800s and
surviving two world wars, life at the Château
became rather dim. Much of the castle structure
was damaged during wartime and various occupants
of the castle, including German and American
troops, contributed to the state of the
castle.  After World War II, an eastern European
university was briefly housed at the castle, but
it was soon closed because of new boundaries
which were established.  The castle fell almost
completely to ruins until 1972, when Dr. Walter
Leibrecht, President and founder of Schiller
International University, bought the property and
began drastic renovations to open it as a new
study location for the university. The Château
de Pourtalès has remained a campus of Schiller
International University ever since. Today,
student groups from North America attending CEPA
programs in Europe are able to use this
enchanting location as a base for their
programs.
Château de Pourtalès was built in 1750 by the
wealthy industrialist Bussière family from
Strasbourg. It was built on the plot of a country
house. Between 1870 and 1914 Château de Pourtalès
was an important meeting center of European
nobility, who were always invited to the castle
by the Countess Mélanie and the Earl
Pourtalès.   You will probably recognize many of
the frequent guests of the Château such as Albert
Schweitzer, Franz Liszt, Napoléon III, Queen
Eugenie, Princes from Belgium an Russia, Ludwig I
from Bavaria, the Grand Duke from Baden and the
Duke Metternich just to name a few.  
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Strasbourg is not only an important business
center. It is the capital of Alsace. As the seat
of the European Parliament and the Council of
Europe, it is also the new capital of Europe.
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Many cultures overlap in France. Historically
part of the Holy Roman Empire, the nationality
has passed between French and German control
numerous times, resulting in a rich cultural
blend. In 1945, Strasbourg became the seat of the
first European institution, as a symbol of the
reconciliation. The stork is a main feature of
Alsace and was the subject of many legends told
to children. The bird practically disappeared
around 1970, but re-population efforts are
continuing. They are mostly found on roofs of
houses, churches and other public buildings in
Alsace. The cultures in Strasbourg have become
one of charm and character and you will find an
international atmosphere of beauty and
friendliness which is usually found in European
cities.
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Home of a well known university, the city of
Strasbourg plays a significant role in the
emerging European community. Only the Rhine River
separates Strasbourg from Germany and with
Switzerland nearby, the city is positioned in the
heart of Europe, and is a key location for
international business and government.
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The Château de Pourtalès, in the north of
Strasbourg. It is only one mile from the European
Parliament and Court of Human Rights, surrounded
by a marvelous park. Together with the adjacent
buildings, the Château has classrooms and a
library as well as excellent banquet and seminar
facilities. The Château and the city of
Strasbourg are a stimulating place for any
students who are seeking mutual understanding of
other cultures and open minded cooperation in a
diverse, multicultural atmosphere.
The Château de Pourtalès, in the north of
Strasbourg. It is only one mile from the European
Parliament and Court of Human Rights, surrounded
by a marvelous park. Together with the adjacent
buildings, the Château has classrooms and a
library as well as excellent banquet and seminar
facilities. The Château and the city of
Strasbourg are a stimulating place for any
students who are seeking mutual understanding of
other cultures and open minded cooperation in a
diverse, multicultural atmosphere.
The Château is located in the Strasbourg suburb
of Robertsau. It is very close to the Strasbourg
city center, less than one mile, which makes it
easily accessible by bike, tram and bus.
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• Classroom and seminar space for groups with up to
  100 participants
• Student library and computer lab, with wireless
  Internet connections throughout the Château
• 40 dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms which
  can house up to 80 students
• Centrally air conditioned rooms available upon
  request
• Student kitchen and dining facilities
• Free use of laundry facilities
• Bike rental and numerous recreational facilities
  are located nearby

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Students enjoy a complimentary French continental
style breakfast with bread and rolls, butter,
marmalade, honey, various cold cuts and cheeses,
a cereal assortment as well as coffee, teas and
juices. A vending machine is also available
in the breakfast room for students or guests
at the Château.
In their free time, students are able to relax in
this charming student recreational area which is
also sometimes utilized by faculty as an informal
classroom. The view of the inner courtyard and
gazebo is wonderful.
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Students have 24 hour access to their own
self-catering kitchen facilities which includes a
refrigerator, oven and electric stove top. The
local grocery store is just a short walk away
from the Château.
Students have free access and use of both laundry
rooms. A washer and dryer is located in both the
student kitchen (left photo above) and also on
the ground floor near the breakfast room (right
photo above). The laundry facilities are free for
students to use during their stay at the Château.
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Wireless Internet access is available through the
Château and there are also two computer labs open
24 hours for student use.
A relaxing place to sit back and unwind, the
Château offers a TV room with DVD player. Videos
can be rented in the village of Robertsau.
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• Courses can be held in one of our various
  classrooms or seminar rooms at the Château and
  adjoining buildings.
• The following presentation supplies are available
  for use in any course, for guest speakers or
  lectures etc.
• Projection screen
• Flipcharts
• Video and overhead projectors
• Whiteboards

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The 40 guest rooms of the castle can house up to
80 people. The rooms offer single, double or
triple occupancy and are simply yet tastefully
furnished. The shared showers and restrooms are
located on the floor. Centrally air conditioned
student rooms are available upon request.
There are also rooms with private bath available
for those seeking higher standards. Each room is
decorated with an individual style and offer the
guest a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Whether student groups are staying just a week or
as long as a semester, students are always
provided a warm welcome and thorough orientation
session upon arrival at the Château by the key
staff members who live and work at the Château.
Enjoying Alsatian Specialties The quaint
restaurant at the Château named "Le Jardin de
Pourtalès" is located in the former gatehouse.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh
Alsatian specialties at affordable prices. This
is a convenient place for students to grad a
quick bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee at the
outdoor cafe.
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The Parc de Pourtalès, on the edge of the
Robertsau Forest, offers not only scenic, natural
surroundings, but it is home to a permanent
colllection of contemporary art and sculptures
hidden among the trees. The park surrounds the
Château, which was made famous by the Countess
Mélanie of Pourtalès, who was well-known for
entertaining some of Europes most famous
royalty. Today, the park is also known for its
collection of contemporary sculptures scattered
throughout the extensive grounds. Featuring
national and international artists including
Ernest, Flanagan and Krouth, some sculptures,
such as Claudio Parmiggianis La Forêt regarde
et écoute (the forest watches and listens) are
so well blended within the landscape that some
locals still have not discovered them all. The
collection is administered by the Centre European
dActions Artistiques Contemporaine.
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A wonderful addition to the facilities available
at the Château are the multiple team building and
outdoor activities which are available to student
groups. We offer an extensive choice of Outdoor
Team Building Exercises including Bike Tours,
Spiders Web, Magic Stick, Human Table Football
and many others.
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We can set up our team building packages in the
grounds of the Château or, for the more
adventurous, we have some great outdoor
activities available such as canoeing and
spending a daytime or evening BBQ dinner spent
around a campfire. These or any of the outdoor
activities can be built in to a group program or
organized after arrival as a stand alone activity
for any day of the tour.
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Our team activities are designed to be fun,
interactive and all inclusive. We aim to
encourage team interaction, and communication
within the student groups. Utilizing the natural
outdoor surroundings provides an excellent
environment for team building events. It's great
to get students out of the classroom and into the
fresh air!
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Château de Pourtalès161 rue Mélanie67000
StrasbourgFrancewww.cepa-europe.cominfo_at_cepa-eu
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We look forward to working together with you on
your study abroad programs in Europe! From left
to right Row 1 Renate, Uli, Achim, Heide,
Willi, Antje, Sarah, Marion, Silke and Katrin
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