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simply awesome for sundowners. It's about 3km outside the centre, near the Maternité
Sainte Camille. Rates include breakfast.
Auberge Le Karité Bleu B&B $$$
( 50 36 90 46; www.karitebleu.com ; 214 Blvd de l'Onatel, Zone du Bois; d CFA30,000-43,000; ) In a
residential neighbourhood, this adorable B&B offers eight spiffy rooms decorated accord-
ing to different African styles (Dogon, Berber, Ashanti etc). The gorgeous terrace and
Jacuzzi are lovely perks. It's about 2km west of the city centre. Prices include breakfast.
Hôtel Les Palmiers HOTEL $$$
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( 50 33 33 30; www.hotellespalmiers.net ; Rue Joseph Badoua; d CFA32,000-41,000; ) Les Palmiers
is an oasis blending African touches with European levels of comfort. The rooms are ar-
ranged around a leafy compound and embellished with local decorations. The garden,
pool and terrace provide the finishing touches.
Eating
Marina Market MARKET $
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8am-9pm Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm Sun) Great selection of groceries and long opening
(Ave Yennenga;
hours.
Maquis Aboussouan AFRICAN $$
( 50 34 27 20; Rue Simon Compaoré; mains CFA2500-5000; 11am-11pm Tue-Sun; ) This upmarket
maquis is the place to enjoy Burkinabé staples such as poulet kedjenou (slow-cooked
chicken with peppers and tomatoes) or attiéké (grated cassava).
Le Verdoyant PIZZERIA $$
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( 50 31 54 07; Ave Dimdolobsom; mains CFA4000-6000; noon-2.30pm & 6.30-11pm Thu-Tue) A favour-
ite haunt of expats, the ultracentral Le Verdoyant is famous for its pasta, wood-fired piz-
zas and ice creams. Note that the mosquitoes are ferocious at night.
Kfête CAFE $$
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