So the French regime of no exercise and daily croissants may work for French women, but unfortunately, it ain’t working for me. And believe me, I have tried! Chalk it up to portions, but I never did get the hang of just eating half of a croissant. So, with winter still in full swing, I have been looking for a way to stay in shape without freezing or breaking the bank. Gym memberships, even with a student discount were 700 Euros for the year and I desperately searched for a nearby yoga studio, but with classes running from 20 – 30 Euros for a single session, I unfortunately couldn’t swing either. So, enter the public pools, my new favorite place to spend an afternoon. 

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