On the road to L'Aubier

L'Aubier

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September 18th 2010
We leave France today to return to Switzerland. On our way we stopped in Freiburg, Germany. We were able to see the local farmers market on the square in front of the cathedral and wander the curved streets of the old city. Unlike Colmar, there are few cars on the narrow streets and the few tourist trap shops are mainly close to the cathedral. After shopping (Verena knew of a lovely shop with it ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more