INTRODUCTION

F/ The built environment a/ Ain Atrous b/ Ain Fakroun c/ Ain Oktor d/ village of Korbous G/ Positioning

II.1.b. The Aura of Ain Kanassira..............................................................................................................124 INTRODUCTION A/ Topography

STRENGTHS / CHALLENGES B/ Accessibility a/ Contemplative Walking b/ Seaway STRENGTHS / CHALLENGES C/ Natural Resources a/ The Hot Spring source a.1/ Healing the Body a.2/ Healing the Mind

a.2.1/ Balneotherapy a.2.2/ Sound therapy through Running water b/ Vegetation c/ Basins of Natural Clay d/ Sea

STRENGTHS / CHALLENGES D/ Ain Kanassira’s Atmosphere E/ Positioning

CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................................................................136

Big cities and the problematic regularity of urban life indicate an increasing demand for moments of relaxation and an escape from the hustle and bustle. Choosing the right and appropriate site for this purpose is moments , the retreater needs to feel safe, comfortable, but also far away from his current location and in direct connection with nature in order to make his journey of self discovery more efficient. This chapter will introduce our intervention site, Korbous, specifically at one of its thermal stations Ain Kanassira, a delightful, rich creek that has withstood the test of time and continues to exist in its most natural purest form.