St Etienne
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Bars | November 2009
St Etienne
LE FIL
A venue that puts on live concerts, film nights and combinations of the two. If you're in town on 2 October, catch the Soirée Woodstock
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See | November 2009
St Etienne
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
St Etienne's art and installation centre. Current exhibitions include an exploration of lunar landscapes and photography 40 years on from the moon landings and the impact they have had on design and architecture.
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Nightlife | November 2009
St Etienne
CLUB INBOX
A glorious mishmash of gold and turquoise furniture, chandeliers, leather cube chairs and candy-pink walls, this club is a modern take on the opulence of Louis XIV's court. The resident DJ plays a mix of indie-electro and pop.
Address: 25 RUE JEAN-CLAUDE TISSOT. | Tel: +33 (0)4 7738 0982
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Restaurants | November 2009
St Etienne
LA MAISON FARINER
This artisan bakery used to be a large brewery before it swapped hops for flour. Enjoy a glass of wine with some of their renowned Beaujolais sausage bread. Workshops held on 23-24 October allow participants to become versed in the mixing, processing, fermentation and cooking of bread, followed by a meal.
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See | October 2009
St Etienne
MUSEE D'ART ET D'INDUSTRIE
From pretty ribbons through penny farthings to machine guns, unearth the city's colourful history as a centre for industry and resistance at this impressive multimedia museum.
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Hotels | October 2009
St Etienne
VILLA ROASSIEUX
Snuggle up and feel your cares disappear at this charming Victorian style B&B (pictured) only 10 minutes from the city centre. The grand claw foot bath and garden vista make the Cedar room a favourite, but all the rooms are lovely.
Address: 5 PASSAGE JEAN BAPTISTE COROT. | Tel: +33 (0)4 7741 2087
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Bars | October 2009
St Etienne
A.S.S.E
No, not a misspelled donkey, but the legendary football team, winners of 10 French Championships. Soak up the atmosphere at the “green cauldron” stadium or in a local bar when the boys face Valenciannes at home this October.
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Restaurants | October 2009
St Etienne
MAISON FARINER
In baguette country baking is a serious business and you can't go wrong with a crusty rye and honey infused loaf from this local artisan. If the fruit tartelettes are unlikely to survive the walk back to the hotel, you can eat in. Open 6am 9pm.