Basel-Mulhouse

Discover Basel in Switzerland 

Basel's architectural eclecticism is expressed in a mosaic of ancient and contemporary art. In every square, modern buildings stand side by side with older ones, such as the Romanesque and Gothic cathedral where Erasmus is buried, the 16th-century town hall with its red façade and trompe-l'œil, and St Elisabeth's church.

Crossing the Rhine in a barge or over the Mittlere Brücke bridge guides onlookers to the greater Basel area. Around Marktplatz, home to Schiesser's patisserie founded in 1870, lies the city centre, with its 14th-century houses and cobbled streets. On the hilltop, Münsterplatz offers a magnificent panorama of the Rhine, while further down, Freie Strasse, Basel's main shopping street, leads to a maze of narrow streets ideal for strolling. Further along, Andreasplatz is considered to be Basel's most romantic spot, with its facades adorned with vegetation and its monkey fountain.

Walkers can’t fail to be  seduced by the charm of the old town and the banks of the Rhine. Whether it's a visit to a museum, a dip in the Rhine or an evening at the theatre, there are many ways to have fun and relax in Basel, so book your stay from Montpellier!

Discover Mulhouse in France

Mulhouse, in the south of Alsace, is the region's second-largest city. Its old town, with its colourful facades, invites you to wander and immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this former textile town. You’ll see historic monuments such as the Rhenish Renaissance town hall and the church of Saint-Etienne, whose stained glass windows date back to the 14th century. But Mulhouse's main attraction is its prestigious museums, notably those of the automobile, railway, cloth printing and wallpaper industries. These museums reflect the city's industrial past. When visiting Mulhouse, don't miss out on a taste of Alsatian gastronomy, in particular the famous local grape varieties with their rich palette of aromas. With its strong heritage, Mulhouse has been awarded the title of ‘City of Art and History’; it offers an attractive living environment, enhanced by its famous tradition of Alsatian hospitality.

Discover Freiberg in Germany 

Freiburg, located in Germany, has plenty of treasures to explore. Whether you stroll through the streets of the old town, steeped in culture and history, linger in one of the many cosy tearooms or cafés, or sample the Baden cuisine and hospitality of its restaurants, Freiburg is a destination that will charm you.

IN BASEL

Sites and monuments

• Teufelhof arts and culture centre Basel
• Novartis campus

Museums

• Beyeler Foundation.
• Basel Fine Arts Museum.
• Basel Historical Museum.
• Tinguely Museum.

Parks 

• Botanical Garden.

IN MULHOUSE

Sites and monuments

• Place de la Réunion.

Museums

• Automobile Museum - National Museum - Schlumpf Collection.
• French railway museum.
• Alsace Ecomuseum.
• EDF Electropolis Museum.
• Fine Arts Museum.
• Kunsthalle.

Parks

• Zoological and botanic park.
• Wesserling Park and the Textile Museum.

IN FREIBURG

• Freiburg Cathedral.
• Old and new Town Halls.
• Historical Merchants Hall.
• The Saint-Martin, Swabian and Breisacher Gates.

IN BASEL

• Läckerli: Christmas cake.
• Pain de poires: pears in a pastry crust.
• Rösti: grated potato galette.
• Busecca: tripe soup.
• Bölletünne: onion tart.

IN MULHOUSE

• Sauerkraut.
• Flammekueche: oven-baked tart with cream, onions and bacon.
• Spätzles.
• Baeckeoffe: coq au vin made with Riesling.
• Lawerknäpfla: quenelle of liver.

IN FREIBURG

• Black Forest cake.
• Charcuterie with smoked salami (Kanderwurst) and Black Forest smoked raw ham.