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Voykit pocket guide · France
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.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 15 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Croissant | €1–2 |
| Beer (0.5 l) at bar | €3–5 |
| Bus ticket (Distribus) | €1.70 |
| Tram ticket to Basel | €2.80 |
| Museum entry (Espace d’Art) | €5–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BSL · EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
- Airport sits mostly in Saint-Louis; bus 11 to town €2.50 (2026).
Typical fares
- EuroAirport → Saint‑Louis, bus 11
- about €2.50, 15 min (check)
- Tram Saint‑Louis → Basel
- €2.80, 10 min
- Distribus bus single ticket
- €1.70
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Distribus bus network (single ticket €1.70, return €2.80). Tram from Basel runs every 10 min; walkable town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Espace d’Art Contemporain Fernet Branca
- Synagogue
- Théâtre La Coupole
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Basel, Switzerland | Tram line 8 from Saint-Louis to Basel, 10 min | ≈15 min |
| Mulhouse | Train from Gare de Saint-Louis, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel du Parc
- Close to Gare de Saint-Louis, 2‑star, good for a night if catching a train.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
| Can I pay by card? | Est‑ce que je peux payer par carte ?est‑ce que je peux payer par carte |
| I need a taxi | Je veux un taxije veux un taxi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Cross‑border tickets to Basel cost €2.80 (check current price).
- Bus timetables may change seasonally; verify before travel.
Saint-Louis is safe; typical urban caution applies, especially at night near the train station.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Saint-Louis yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Espace d’Art Contemporain Fernet Branca
- Synagogue
- Théâtre La Coupole
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Saint-Louis Tourism official site: www.saintlouis-tourisme.fr/
- Wikidata – Saint-Louis: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin), revision 5244449 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244449
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/saint-louis-haut-rhin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.