The tourist office team
The house of all Bruchois
At 114 Grand'Rue in Schirmeck
The image we have of a tourist office usually looks like this: Smiling people behind a counter distributing documentation to tourists, welcoming and providing information to visitors... This is both true and completely different !
Hospitality is our core business, meeting and sharing human beings is a passion that drives us. In addition to these human qualities, we also have a range of skills and the use of digital tools. At the Bruche Valley Tourist Office our goal is:
- To make our guests' vacations an exceptional moment, through the quality of our hospitality, personalized advice, and the invitation to seize the moment while limiting its impact
- To involve each resident in this process, to make it an ambassador of the destination, and the beneficiary of tourist activity through the economic but also human benefits, linked to the richness of the encounter...
For this, we are betting on quality collaborators and we take the same care in attracting new clients as we do in attracting solid skills. As proof, welcome booklet of the new entrant.
Raphaël GUGUMUS
My biography
Originally from the south of Strasbourg, the Bruche Valley was a choice of the heart, but also a practical challenge. After graduating from a chemical engineering school and spending eight years in the petrochemical industry, the pull of human interaction, and my attraction to the valley and its heritage, led me to the tourist office, aligning my professional aspirations with my personal values. "I am proud to now be a Bruche Valley resident by choice, a storyteller at the Wildersbach Youth and Culture Center, and the tourism director for this region, which I am dedicated to promoting."
His missions
As director of the tourist office, he retains his interest in artificial intelligence, but even more so in the intelligence of systems and human relationships. His conviction: to build the best trajectory for the future of tourism in the Bruche Valley, taking into account the climatic, economic, and tourism-related changes that are constantly reshaping the sector. To achieve this, he brings together and unites everyone from private accommodation providers to starred hotels, convinced that it is together that the region will progress the furthest.
Simone LEININGER
Promotion - Press relations
My biography
My roots are in the north of Alsace. I was won over very early by the attraction of the unknown, the thirst for travel... I had the chance to live and work abroad for 15 years before "coming back home" to Alsace... To realize that we live in a region that is exceptional in every way, a box of real little gems, the Bruche valley is one of them. Meeting people is the spice of my life, nature my source of energy, chatting is a vital need, so I think I'm in the right place!
His missions
It makes the image of the valley resonate beyond its borders. Simone manages communication and promotion in collaboration with the director, writes and distributes the various communication supports (brochures, guides, announcements) in the written and radio, regional and national press, and organizes press receptions. She also translates the content (website and brochures) into German. Be present everywhere and all the time!
Laura BOURDET
Social networks - Event management
My biography
After a degree in Language, Literature and Foreign Civilization in English, I followed a professional degree in hospitality and tourism at the Hanau-La Petite Pierre Tourist Office. This six-year experience, combining tourism and digital technology, allowed me to realize my aspirations. Originally from Val d'Argent, it was natural that I settled in Colroy-la-Roche, another valley! Happy adopted Bruchoise, I am proud to promote this dynamic territory on a daily basis via the reception or the social networks of the destination.
His missions
It's always beautiful at the office, as her smile brightens our days. She handles the destination's digital communications and runs social media. If there's anything happening in the valley, it's published! In charge of data entry , it collects them, verifies them, enters them and disseminates them so that they are permanently visible on all regional information platforms and the online agenda. The organization of Pleasure trails It is also her, as well as all the projects aimed at families.
Cécile SCHWINTE
Website - Shop area
My biography
After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Foreign Languages, I chose to improve my skills in the exciting world of the web. I completed a work-study Master's degree in multilingual web communication at the University of Strasbourg. Subsequently, I set out to find my first professional experience combining digital, relational and linguistic skills. I opened the door to the Bruche valley tourist office in March 2023, and since then, I have felt “at home” there.
His missions
She's the local, born and bred in Schirmeck. She's as discreet as she is efficient; she's the website's mechanic and guarantor of its content. Ask her to improve your SEO, build links, and find tips for your digital communication. She participates in the creation of tourist products, ensures their marketing and is responsible for the tourist office shop.
Silvia VAUCOULON
Partner relations - Tourist tax
My biography
As a child of the GDR, I experienced the fall of the wall as an opening to the world. After studying translation at the universities of Leipzig and Strasbourg, I worked for a long time in the legal translation sector, while touching on diverse and varied subjects such as... tourism! What I appreciate above all in my work at the tourist office is the human contact, whether with tourists, local residents, our partners or my colleagues!
His missions
Her slight accent will reveal her Eastern origins, her bursts of laughter, her constant good humor. She joined our team in 2024, bringing her skills as a German/English translator. Meticulous, she has a keen eye for proofreading and actively contributes to the editions and production of communication materials. She is the preferred contact for service providers and is responsible for thespace dedicated to professionals of our website.
Camille PINGUET
Quality Assurance Officer - Outdoor Activities
My biography
After studying graphic design and gaining experience in the field, both in France and abroad, I felt the need for a change of scenery and to be closer to nature. Having settled in Barembach in 2024, I discovered a valley rich in landscapes, heritage, and traditional skills. Today, I am happy to be able to contribute to the valley's tourism development.
His missions
Having joined the office in 2025, she combines passion and professional commitment: commuting to work on foot or by bike is second nature to her, directly linked to her responsibilities. She develops hiking and cycling routes and manages the websites rando-bruche.fr and velo-bruche.fr. Dedicated to the quality of our services, she serves as the quality assurance officer and ensures the consistency of our services. As an added bonus, she also leverages her past experience to bring a fresh, creative touch to the team.