Paris
Lyon
Café Pasteur
€15
(
35
bd Pasteur, tel: 08 99 96 56 80
)
On a rainy afternoon, what could be more perfect than
this quintessential Parisian café? Chalk boards boast daily
specials, while glass-fronted dessert cabinets showcase
their fruity treats like precious jewels. The ruby-red
strawberry crumble is to die for.
Le Derrière
€50
(
69
rue des Gravilliers; tel: 01 44 61 91 95
)
This restaurant,
tucked behind the trendy 404 and Andy Wahloo Bar (hence
derrière
,
or "behind") is decorated to feel like an apartment,
complete with ping-pong table, enclosed
fumoir
(
smoking
room) and contemporary cuisine.
Le Zero Zero
(
89
rue Amelot
)
Hipsters pack into this
grunge-chic cocktail bar; expect to see plenty of flannel
shirts and carefully studied disheveled looks between its
graffitied walls for cheap cocktails and late nights.
DJs, take note! Vinyl store
My Electro Kitchen
(
60
rue
Quincampoix, 4th; tel: 09 54 93 89 99
)
is
the
place to find
Euro electro. Non-DJs will find plenty of cool records too,
not to mention T-shirts and a buzzy vibe.
alex gilly
Chez Francis
€40
(
53
Quai Rambaud, tel: 04 7241 7815
)
This quirky quayside restaurant offers a shanty-style decor
and generous portions of grilled brochettes, garlicky moules
marinières, or French-style fish and chips.
Pierre Orsi
Exclusive
(
3
Place Kléber, tel: 04 7889 5768
)
This prestigious,
Michelin-starred establishment is justly famous for its
first-class food and service. If reservations prove difficult
during the yuletide period then try the restaurant's bistrot,
Cazenove, next door for a less pricey option.
Yes Hot Spot
(
12
Quai St Vincent, tel: 06 6473 1212
)
Expect
vibrant psychedelic decor mixed with dynamic DJs and
generous tumblers of your favourite tipple served up by a
friendly bar crew. A great meeting point for night owls.
La Fête des Lumières
dates back to 1852, when the
inhabitants of Lyon put candles in their windows in honour
of the Holy Virgin. This year (8-11 December) landmarks
will be lit using the very latest in pyro-technology,
see right
(
fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr
).
john brown
Parisian must
visit: a
quintessential cafe
4
million tourists
come to Lyon every
December for La
Fête des Lumières
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