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Greatest Places to visit in the south of France
France // Spain Issue
PHOTOGRAPHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jessie Scott www.Jessiescottphotography.com
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Table of Contents
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Vi s i t L a c o s t e
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FASHION/BEAUTY Wi t h L o v e
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FOOD Barraca
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TRAVEL
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FASHION Cherry Picked
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SHOP Merci
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TRAVEL Vi s i t B a r c e l o n a
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“IMAGINE WHAT LIFE IS LIKE THROUGH LACOSTES OLDEST PORTAL ”
visit
medieval Lacoste
As you climb up the steep cobblestone streets of Lacoste you find yourself going back in time! Starting way at the bottom, where there’s a little restaurant serving curry dishes, you travel the centuries, passing the Café de la France and its suspended terrace, to the town hall higher up. Then, going through the Portail de la Garde gate, you enter the medieval heart of the village. Here, little has changed since the 14th century; no shop or restaurant steals the show from the beautiful and fascinating architecture of the façades with their richly decorated doors and mullion windows. Despite the memory of this sorrowful period, Lacoste has always remained open and welcoming. But with better and much more peaceful consequences. After the surrealists Breton, Ernst and Char, who stayed here, came a
succession of sculptors, painters and poets. In the 1970s, the American artist Bernard Pfriem settled here and set up a school, which has since become the Savannah Art College, in the upper half of the village. Today, the houses that he renovated host 80 students each trimester – for the 400 permanent residents! Yep, American is spoken here. But the contact with the people is easy and friendly and you get the feeling that the village is proud of its social, cultural and artistic melting pot. In any case, Lacoste is a small jewel, an open-air museum. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance mix in the beautiful old houses, the arched lintels, picturesque streets and vaulted passageways. -avignonet-provence.com
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How to spend your days in the south of france
Fashion and Beauty
go with love
where to find B a rce lona s B est Pa el
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A new addition to its already impressive menu is Barraca’s mouthwatering vegan paella. A With delicious phenomenon that hasn’t quite food with gorgeous views of taken off in Barcelona (yet one the Mediterranean, Barraca has on the brink of explosion), fast become one of Barcelona’s the vegan culture is slowly most popular seaside and gaining speed, with visionary seafood restaurants. establishments like Barraca Situated in the rustic jumping on the bandwagon. old fisherman village of Not only does it offer a Barceloneta, the restaurant tasty vegan paella, but the serves some of the city’s best restaurant is also incredibly paella, fish and seafood – all accommodating and eager to based on local, organic and adapt for dietary restrictions fresh produce. and create vegan options that
aren’t on the menu. Owned by Tribu Woki, Barraca is just one of several restaurants in this group that caters to vegans. Carmelitas Tapas and its sister Carmelitas Vermuteria are both located in the Raval neighborhood, where they offer a great variety of tapas, including several vegan options like artichokes and vegan canelloni. Barraca’s “other half” is located in Castelldefels on a beautiful beach, about 45 minutes outside of the city. - Sam Mednick, 10 Best, USA Today
“With delicious food with gorgeous views of the Mediterranean, Barraca has fast become one of Barcelona’s most popular seaside and seafood restaurants.”
“At the top of our list for the provider of the best paella in Barcelona is Barraca, located a stone´s throw from the waterfront in Barceloneta. Barraca´s outdoor terrace on Passeig de Marítim provides the ideal spot to sit back and absorb the local atmosphere whilst sampling mouth-watering dishes from a menu prepared by acclaimed chef Xavier Pellier. The seafood paella here is not to be missed. However, if the idea of fresh seafood doesn´t tickle your tastebuds, the vegetarian paella comprised of organic produce is a great alternative. Due to its fabulous location and delectable dishes made from the freshest produce, Barraca undoubtedly serves up the best paella in Barcelona.” - Natàlia Gibernau, BCN Confidential “We open this list with a recommendation from ‘A Taste of Spain’ via Twitter @atasteofspain, who also suggested our first Madrid restaurant. Their top pick for Barcelona is a bright and airy establishment situated right in the middle of Barceloneta Beach Promenade. Not only does Barraca boast this coveted seafront view complete with golden sands, but it serves up some incredible Spanish cuisine. They specialise in Mediterranean tapas and rice dishes, which bodes well for their paella credentials. Main course prices float around the 18 Euro mark, and include such treats as Organic Vegetable Paella Rice or the tantalising Bomba Rice Paella with Squid, Fresh Fish, Clams, Mussels and Parsley. So if the vistas and flavours of the Mediterranean are what you crave, take a break from your explorations and consider heading to La Barceloneta, where you can be assured of stunning views and great seafood at Barraca’s.” Easy Guide Barcelona