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Katia Petrovicz nous fait découvrir le "Strandkorb", une chaise longue géante en osier inventée en Allemagne pour profiter des plages même quand il fait frais et venteux ! Confortable et pratique, c'est un symbole des vacances au bord de la mer du Nord. #Allemagne #Plage #Invention
Duration
3.2 mins
Source
Level
advanced
Word Count
479 (270 unique words)
Topics
North Sea
History
Lifestyle
Location
Germany
Culture
Travel
Baltic Sea
Social History
le « Strandkorb » - Karambolage - ARTE
Katia Petrovicz France.
Katia Petrovicz is a young German woman working as a librarian in France.
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In the early days of summer, she invites us to explore a unique feature of the beaches in northern Germany.
Allemagne, , .
In Germany, along the North and Baltic seas, you'll find vast and beautiful beaches.
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Fantastic, truly.
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It's generally not as hot there as it is on the Mediterranean or the Atlantic Ocean.
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It can even be quite windy.
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No problem.
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We Germans have invented the perfect object to enjoy this wild nature in complete tranquility.
, Elfrid Maëns, paraît-il, .
At the end of the nineteenth century, a certain Elfrid Maëns, said to be a very elegant woman, refused to give up her vacation despite her painful rheumatism.
, Belgian Bartlemann, .
She then asked Belgian Bartlemann, the imperial cabinetmaker, to create a chair that would protect her from the wind.
Strandkop, .
And here's the origin story of the Strandkorb, the beach basket.
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At first glance, this object may seem pretentious, even gaudy.
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But this wide and sturdy wicker armchair provides the ultimate comfort you could dream of on a beach.
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The striped cushions, typically in shades of yellow or red, are incredibly soft.
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Of course, the seat reclines in any position.
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On either side, there are wooden armrests, and even a fold-out side table.
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It's not over yet.
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Look at these footrests that you can pull out to elevate your feet.
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And the pièce de résistance is this vast thatched roof adorned with a charming plastic or fabric awning.
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It's not bad at all! We can sit comfortably together, and there's even room for a child in the middle if needed.
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In this cozy nest, one truly feels at home.
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Alright, we're a bit up in the air, quite far from the sand.
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Thus, it's common to see children and their parents building a wide moat around their beach baskets here.
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And when it's all over, everyone retreats to this little hideaway.
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You can then admire, in the basket, the head of the family, it must be admitted often quite plump, like a king on his throne, brandishing his bottle of sunscreen like a scepter.
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But the sun has set.
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It's time now for the basket rental company to stow all the tray tables like in an airplane, straighten the seatbacks, and return all the baskets to their proper places. Finally, they secure them with a latch to prevent anyone from sneaking in for an overnight stay.
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"Why on earth haven't the French introduced beach chairs like these on their Breton and Normandy beaches? Probably because they don't want to admit that it can get chilly and windy on their beaches too."

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