France
Incredibly peaceful campsite in South Burgundy surrounded by beautiful countryside, cycle routes and vineyards.
There are just six pitches in a field next to the owners' lovely old house.
There are loos and showers in converted outbuildings.
There is an orchard. And that is it! No swimming pool, shop, kids' clubs, disco, bar ... a real find.
www.latuileriechazelle.com
La Tuilerie de Chazelle, 71460 Cormatin, France.
Tel: +33 3 85 50 19 55
One of Lyon's few non-smoking bars, the Cafe 100 Tabac (say it out loud - you'll get the joke even with schoolboy French) is in a busy little side street off the main Rue de La Republique. It serves reasonable wine and beer at low prices, often has interesting and enthusiastic staff, and can provide a simple meal at lunch or dinner.
The big selling point is the intimate and friendly atmosphere, the art on the walls, and the traditional Lyonnais style of the building, with exposed stone, wooded beams and a little mezzanine accessed by a tiny spiral staircase. As with so many Lyon bars, space is at a premium, but it's rarely crowded and the small scale means that it's easy to strike up a conversation with your neighbour.
Smokers should try the Cafe 203 (another French-language gag) next door, which is run by the same people.
23, Rue de l'Arbre Sec, Lyon 69001;
tel: 04 78 27 29 14;
www.cafe203.com/cafe100tabac.php
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