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Saint-Louis
Spend half a day in Saint-Louis, Haut-Rhin: explore the contemporary art venue and the historic synagogue, then grab a quick lunch.
Saint-Louis is a small border town of about 20 000 people, linked to Basel by tram and bus. Its main attractions fit into a half‑day visit; longer stays are for shopping or using it as a base for Basel or Mulhouse.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- BSL
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint-Louis17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Louis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetySaint-Louis is safe; typical urban caution applies, especially at night near the train station.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBSL EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (Airport sits mostly in Saint-Louis; bus 11 to town €2.50 (≈ US$3) (2026).).
- Getting aroundDistribus bus network (single ticket €1.70 (≈ US$2), return €2.80 (≈ US$4)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) at bar€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (Distribus)€1.70 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Espace d’Art)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedHotel du Parc double room, a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel du Parc double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel du Parc double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BSL EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (Airport sits mostly in Saint-Louis; bus 11 to town €2.50 (2026).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Louis: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Distribus bus network (single ticket €1.70, return €2.80). Tram from Basel runs every 10 min; walkable town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Basel, Switzerland
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Tram line 8 from Saint-Louis to Basel, 10 min
Cross‑border fare €2.80; passport check at tram stop.
Mulhouse
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Train from Gare de Saint-Louis, 15 min
Regional TER service, tickets €4–6.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel du Parc
Close to Gare de Saint-Louis, 2‑star, good for a night if catching a train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel du Parc double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €45 | €90 |
| Trip total≈ €85 per person per day, bed included | €170≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (0.5 l) at bar | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket (Distribus) | €1.70 (≈ US$2) |
| Tram ticket to Basel | €2.80 (≈ US$4) |
| Museum entry (Espace d’Art) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cross‑border tickets to Basel cost €2.80 (≈ US$4) (check current price).
- Bus timetables may change seasonally; verify before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 15
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance15
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Strasbourg (check address); French police 17 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- EuroAirport → Saint‑Louis, bus 11: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Tram Saint‑Louis → Basel: €2.80 (≈ US$4), 10 min
- Distribus bus single ticket: €1.70 (≈ US$2)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (où sont les toilettes)
- Est‑ce que je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (est‑ce que je peux payer par carte)
- Je veux un taxi — I need a taxi (je veux un taxi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Louis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use EuroAirport for flights, then bus 11 (€2.50) to town centre.
- Tram to Basel for wider transport options.
- Regional train for quick trips to Mulhouse or Strasbourg.
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