Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(French Cultural Centre; 021-215764;
www.ambafrance-laos.org
; Th Lan Xang; 9.30am-6.30pm
Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
Dance, art exhibitions, literary discussions and live music all
take place in this Gallic hive of cultural activity. As well as cult French films (shown
Saturday at 7.30pm), the centre also offers French and Lao language lessons.
Anou Cabaret
( 021-213 630; cnr Th Hengboun & Th Chao Anou; 8pm-midnight)
On the ground floor of the
Anou Paradise Hotel, this cabaret has been swinging along for years. It's a funny place,
with old crooners and a palpable 1960s feel.
LIVE MUSIC
Shopping
Numerous handicraft and souvenir boutiques are dotted around streets radiating from Nam
Phu, particularly Th Pangkham and Th Setthathirath.
T'Shop Lai Gallery
BEAUTY, HOMEWARES
(
www.laococo.com/tshoplai.htm
;
off Th In Paeng; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10-6pm Sun)
Easily Vi-
entiane's finest shopping experience. The first thing you'll notice is the melange of
aromas‒coconut, aloe vera, honey, frangipani and magnolia‒all of which emanate from
the body oils, soaps, sprays, perfumes and lip balms that are made and beautifully pack-
aged by self-taught
parfumier,
Michel 'Mimi' Saada.
Next check out the tortoise-shell-inlaid furniture; the old apothecary units beguilingly
stocked with illumined antique bottles; plus cards, bangles and fountain pens. These won-
derful objets d'art and products are all made by disadvantaged women from sustainable,
locally sourced products.
FASHION
Couleur d'Asie
( 021-223008;
www.couleurdasie.net
;
201 Th François Ngin; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Colourful
as an artist's palette, this delightful boutique has a range of ladies' dresses, men's linen
shirts and boho chemises. They also sell lovely jewellery, bed runners and silk shawls.
Upstairs you can see the dresses being made and have one fitted to order.
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