- The territory :
- Near the Alsatian Jura, the Swiss Jura and the Black Forest, Saint-Louis is the center of a strong economic basin, located in the French part of the agglomeration of Basel.
- Third city of the department of Haut-Rhin by its population (20 676 inhabitants), it owes its rise mainly to its privileged situation, at the crossroads of three countries: Switzerland, Germany and France. As a result, it benefits from a unique transport network including EuroAirport.
- The essential sites:
- The Fernet-Branca Foundation: This space of contemporary art of international stature, installed in the former premises of the Fernet-Branca distillery, has already presented works by Max Ernst, Dali, Dubuffet, Picasso, Nicolas de Stael, Soulages, Poliakoff, Ronan Barrot, Olivier Debre, Charles Pollock, Degas, etc.
- The Alsatian Little Camargue: The nature reserve of the Alsatian Little Camargue is a remarkable site for the Rhine natural environment. It covers 904 ha. Marked trails and observatories reveal this area where 150 species of birds are listed. Two permanent exhibitions are visible in the premises of the former imperial fish farm: "Memory of the Rhine" and "Memory of salmon".
- The highlights:
- The Book Forum: The Book Forum is one of the most important literary events in the East. It is held during a weekend between mid-April and mid-May at Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin). It brings together more than 30,000 visitors and about 300 authors each year.
- Conc'air: Privileged moment of the year, Conc'Air is a festival of outdoor concerts that take place in July and August. They attract thousands of spectators. Many artists have already participated. These include: Vianney, Frero Delavega, Benabar, Garou, Jenifer, Nolwenn Leroy, Creole Company, Jérémy Frerot, Patricia Kaas, Natasha St Pier, Tina Arena, Dadju, Chico & the Gypsies, Manau, Mickey 3D, the Métis Collective, Umberto Tozzi, or Emile and Images, Boney M, etc. Conc'air is enjoying great popularity.
- Trinat'emploi: This Forum, a showcase of the know-how of the companies of the Saint-Louis agglomeration and the 3 Frontiers, offers professional and training opportunities. Several dozen companies from the territory come to meet the general public to present their activities, their jobs and their recruitment needs. The opportunity to come in contact with the HRD with his CV.
- Throughout the year, sporting events follow one another: European table tennis championships or national athletics, volleyball, petanque, badminton, tennis, gymnastics and football competitions.
