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thors. There's free pickup from the airport or ferry. The attached tea salon is open every
afternoon from 2pm to 6pm and is a must for a restorative beverage and slice of cake.
Guillard Gourmandises
BAKERY $
(23 Rue Boursaint; pastries €1-3; 7am-noon & 2-5:30pm Tue-Sat, to 4:30pm Sun)
Holy mother!
These cream-plumped chocolate éclairs, macarons and gateaux are the reason you came
to France, right?
Saveurs des Îles
FRENCH $$$
$$$
( 508-410-360;
www.restaurant-saveursdesiles.com
; 6 Rue Maître Georges Lefèvre; mains
€16-20; 11:30am-2pm & 6:30-10pm)
The candlelit wood bar, gauzy curtains, crooners on
the stereo and cocktail list lend a sexy vibe to this restaurant. Staff chalk the daily spe-
cials on the board, say, of fresh-plucked fish or snails with garlic cream. A fine wine se-
lection, of course, washes it down.
L'Atelier Gourmand
FRENCH $$$
$$$
( 508-415-300;
www.lateliergourmandspm.com
;
12 Rue du 11 Novembre; mains €15-26;
noon-2pm & 6-10:30pm; )
Crowds of diners tuck into classic, delicious, French fare at
this cozy restaurant with a streetfront patio. The heaping bowl of mussels, toasted goat
cheese salad and white chocolate crème brûlée are among the dishes that will haunt your
dreams.
Information
Americans, EU citizens and all visitors except Canadians need a passport for entry.
Those staying longer than 30 days also need a visa. Other nationalities should confirm
with their French embassy if a visa is needed prior to arrival. Canadians can enter with a
driver's license.
Business Hours
Most shops and businesses close between noon and 1:30pm. Some
stores also close on Saturday afternoons, and most are closed on Sunday.
Customs
To merit the duty-free waiver on alcohol, you must stay on the islands at least
48 hours.
Language
French, but many people also speak English.
Money
Many merchants accept the loonie, though they return change in euros. If you're
staying more than an afternoon, it's probably easiest to get euros from the local ATMs.
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