Schiltigheim (, , and sometimes by non-local speakers of French; Alsatian: ''Schelige'' ; ) is a commune in the

Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin (; Alsatian: ''Unterelsàss'', ' or '; traditional german: links=no, Niederrhein; en, Lower Rhine) is a department in Alsace which is a part of the Grand Est super-region of France. The name means 'Lower Rhine', referring to its low ...

department in

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in north-eastern

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. The inhabitants are called ''Schilikois'' in French and ''Scheligemer'' in Alsatian. It is the largest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and is adjacent to it on Strasbourg's north side. In 2017, Schiltigheim was the third-most populous commune in the Bas-Rhin (after Strasbourg and

Haguenau Haguenau (; Alsatian: or ; and historically in English: ''Hagenaw'') is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of France, of which it is a sub-prefecture. It is second in size in the Bas-Rhin only to Strasbourg, some to the south. To the ...

), with a total population of 31,894.Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2017
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The town dates back to the 9th century, when it grew around the ''Sciltung'' castle and the ''Bothebür'' chapel in a place called ''Skitingsdtböhel''.

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The present or former home of a number of

breweries A brewery or brewing company is a business that makes and sells beer. The place at which beer is commercially made is either called a brewery or a beerhouse, where distinct sets of brewing equipment are called plant. The commercial brewing of beer ...

, Schiltigheim is known for the "fête de la bière" beer festival in August.

Notable people

* Christian Ernst Stahl, (1848-1919), botanist, born in Schiltigheim * Ernst Barthel (1890-1953) born in Schiltigheim, philosopher, mathematician, inventor *

Jean Weissenbach Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * Jean ...

(1946-), biologist and director of research at CNRS. Was at the primary school Exen Schiltigheim. Currently leads the Genoscope in Évry. In April 2010, the town of Schiltigheim awarded him the title of honorary citizen. * Yvon Riemer (1970-), wrestler, member of Olympia Schiltigheim. World champion Greco-Roman wrestling in 1995, silver in 1999 and bronze in 1991 and 1993. 5th Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992 * Thomas Voeckler, cyclist, born in 1979 in Schiltigheim *

Bruno Spengler Bruno Spengler (born August 23, 1983) is an Alsatian-born Canadian racing driver, currently racing for the BMW factory/works team. Nicknamed 'The Secret Canadian', he won the 2012 DTM Drivers' Championship. Career Early career Spengler was b ...

, racing driver, born in 1983 in Schiltigheim *

Pierre-Hugues Herbert Pierre-Hugues Herbert (; born 18 March 1991) is a French professional tennis player. In doubles, he has completed the Career Grand Slam with titles at the 2015 US Open, the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, the 2018 French Open, the 2021 French Ope ...

(1991-), tennis player, 5-time doubles Grand Slam champion

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