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La Rochelle
France
which to choose and
the best wines to
accompany them.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
La Java
des Paluches
(12
Rue Saint Nicolas,
tel: 05 4630 5420)
Because it’s well
off the tourist trail,
you can hang out
here reading their
magazines for as
long as you like at
this fashionable,
brightly coloured bar.
LATE & LIVELY
Le Saoufe
(12 Rue
de Port, tel: 05 4641
4696) The name
means “How you
doing?” and the
atmosphere is really
that friendly at this
Creole cocktail bar
with live music and
open jam night
for musicians
on Tuesdays.
THIS MONTH
GO
The Festival
International des
Très Courts runs
from 4–13 May and
showcases ultra-
short films - only
three minutes or
less! The festival
prides itself on
discovering new
talent long before
Sundance (more
info from the local
tourist office).
NO WAY!
The city is connected
to the Île de Ré by
a 2.9km bridge – the
longest in France
– that was completed
on 19 May, 1988.
Samantha David
DIALLING CODE
+33
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
Bristol, London
(LGW)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €25.
Buses leave
every 15minutes
from7am–7pm.
Tickets: €1.30.
Visit the Europcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Le Koi
(42 Rue
Saint-Jean-du-Perot,
tel: 05 4628 2596)
Japanese food is à la
mode this summer
in this town, and this
sushi-and-salad bar
is one of the best.
It also has a great
selection of wines
from all over the
world plus cocktails.
Saki and sushi: what
a great sunny
day combination.
EXCLUSIVE
Le 28
(10 bis Quai Duperre,
tel: 05 4629 6106)
Eat oysters and enjoy
the extensive wine list
while gazing out over
the port. The waiters
will happily advise
TAXI
Lisbon
Portugal
tel: 96 710 4142) This
tiny but tasteful hole-
in-the-wall offers a
nice selection of daily
oriental treats, always
including something
with duck. Friendly
service, fresh food and
a new take on the
idea of fusion.
UP TO €50
Tasca
da Esquina
(41CRua
Domingos Sequeira,
tel: 21 099 3939) Now
in its third year, this
dining concept by
renowned Portuguese
chefVitor Sobral works
well; he offers gourmet
food at affordable
prices in simple
surroundings.You can
choose froma variety
of tastingmenus or
à la carte.
EXCLUSIVE
Casa da Comida
(1 Travessa dos
Amoreiras, Rato, tel:
21 388 5376) Perhaps
not for the health
conscious, this is a
great place for sheer
indulgence.Treat
yourself to roast
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Paris(CDG),Rome,
Toulouse,Venice
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €12.
TheAerobus
leaves every20
minutes.Tickets:€3.50.
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desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €15
O
Satélite
(41 Largo
da Graça, tel: 21
886 2679) The best
places to eat are
often unpretentious
neighbourhood
restaurants such as
this one. No prizes
for decor, but friendly
service and great fresh
fish and crème brûlée
more thanmake up.
UP TO €30
Duck
Tale
(257 Rua da
Escola Politécnica,
TAXI
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
La
Capsule
(25Ruedes
TroisMollettes, tel: 03
2042 1475)This cosy
bar inVieuxLillehas
barely roomfor both
clients and thehuge
rangeof beers served,
most ofwhichare
brewedhereor just
over theBelgianborder.
LATE & LIVELY
The Café Oz
(3Place
desBettignies, tel:
032055 1515)This
buzzy bar has, as its
name suggests, a good
selectionof antipodean
beers,plus a selection
ofmore local brews.
Openuntil 3amwith
the latest sounds
on tap.
THIS MONTH
GO
The Festival
Wazemmes
l’Accordéon draws
the best players from
northern France.There
are daily concerts
in theMaison Folie
Wazemmes,with
musicians of all ages
playing everything
from traditional
tunes to the very
latest contemporary
arrangements, with a
a free grand ball as the
joyous finale (70 Rue
des Sarrazins, 15–27
May, flonflons.eu).
NOWAY!
The first successful
vaccine againstTB
was discovered at the
Pasteur Institute in Lille
inJuly 1921 byAlbert
Calmette andCamille
Guérin and became
known as the BCG.
Nick Haslam
Lille
France
DIALLING CODE
+33
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
Nice,Toulouse
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Prebook your taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €20.
The Navette
bus to the city
centre.Tickets: €7.
BONAPPETIT
UP TO €30
Basilic
Café
(24 bis Rue
Esquermoise, tel:
03 2031 2147)This
chic café serves
modernworld cuisine
in serious portions
and is popular with
young professionals
during theweek and
students at weekends.
The sunny terrace is
perfect for late brunch
on a Sundaymorning.
EXCLUSIVE
La
Laiterie
(138Avenue
de l’Hippodrome,
tel: 0320927973)
Just outsideLille in
the small villageof
Lambersart,LaLaiterie
is aMichelin-starred
restaurant headedby
thenewyoungchef
StevenRamon.Don’t
miss thecrumbleof
foiegraswithhazelnuts
or the lobster served in
achampagne sauce.
TAXI
Best for those doing
business, this simple
hotel is fiveminutes
fromthe airport in
the business side
of town. From
€95,book at
hotels.easyJet.com.
TIVOLI ORIENTE
HOTEL
★★★★
★