Neubois. “Forest bathing,” the valley’s latest wellness trend

"Feel the joy of your feet being freed from all constraints." It's a Saturday afternoon in April in the Neubois forest, and Iris Aubert invites a group of six curious people to take off their shoes. They're there for a "forest bath," which Iris has been offering in the valley for several months. For a fee of €30 each, the walkers will go on a two-hour guided nature outing. "I invite you to put your phones on airplane mode and never take them out of your bag," suggests Iris.

Because it's about anchoring yourself in the moment, with relaxation methods to start: "We're going to enter a natural environment with all our...

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