Introducing Baden-Baden
From Queen Victoria to the Vanderbilts, from Bismarck to Brahms and Berlioz, they all came to Baden-Baden – the royal, the rich, the renowned and the moneyed wannabees – to take the waters or lose their fortunes in the casino.
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Today Baden-Baden, at the foot of the Black Forest, is the grande dame of German spas, ageing but still elegant. Sophisticated yet relaxed, it offers a belle époque townscape of palatial villas, stately hotels, tree-lined avenues, groomed parks and chic boutiques. Many of the most delightful activities, such as strolling, are free, and even the famous spas don’t necessarily require deep pockets to enjoy (at one of them, deep pockets are banned entirely).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: This is a first for me, I think - tr*vel
by lilylangtree 05 April 2012
Thanks guys, that hotel looks lovely and Baden Baden is definitely on my list... but for this short trip I am actually leaning towards…
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RE: This is a first for me, I think - tr*vel
by Zonnegloren 01 April 2012
I recommended to zezl for an adults' treat to try the Little Prince hotel in Baden Baden - it's a lovely spa town, with great food, and…
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RE: Turning 40 this year
by Zonnegloren 30 March 2012
a kid free version (hand em over to grandparents) would be to go to the little Prince hotel in Baden Baden, and have at their 9 course…
