There’s one image of Basel that’s always stuck in my mind: seeing Basel locals sitting in their swimsuits, drinks in hand, deep in conversation… in a fountain downtown. Or watching them float down the Rhine, a funny fish-shaped bag tucked against them. No, you’re not dreaming: in Basel, swimming is part of everyday summer life, […]
Strasbourg’s Bains municipaux are a complex of public baths located on boulevard de la Victoire, in the Neustadt district. A real place of well-being and relaxation for all the inhabitants of the city and visitors, due to the wide variety of facilities and services offered. If you’re visiting Strasbourg, come rain or shine, I recommend […]
Summer in Alsace usually means sweltering heat… And since there’s no ocean (that’s really the region’s only flaw… What do you mean, I’m not being objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool off. Sure, there are swimming pools, but it’s not the same as swimming in a natural setting. Luckily, Alsace […]
Summers are often hot in Alsace, so we often want to have a good swim. You can go into a swimming pool, but that’s not very original. Bathing in a lake in Alsace is much more fun, so let’s head for Lake Kurth-Wildenstein. My summary I liked I liked less Beach atmosphere The lake of […]