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( 33 961 1260;
www.hoteldelaresidence.com
; Ave Blaise Diagne; s/d/ste from CFA35,000/ 42,000/50,000;
)
The Bancals, the old Saint-Louisian family that owns this classic place, have done a
great job of evoking history. Each item and picture in the guest rooms has a meaningful
link to Saint-Louis' colourful past.
Jamm
GUESTHOUSE
$$
(Chez Yves Lamour; 77 443 4765;
www.jamm-saintlouis.com
;
Rue Paul Holle; s/d incl breakfast CFA55,000/
62,000; )
One of Saint-Louis' most beautifully restored houses offers four tiled and
brick-walled rooms with ceilings high enough to impress even regular churchgoers. Every
tiny decorative detail has been restored with care.
La Maison Rose
HOTEL
$$$
( 33 938 2222;
www.lamaisonrose.net
; Rue Blaise Diagne; d CFA67,000-85,000, ste CFA94,000-140,000;
; taxi )
Old-time elegance meets contemporary luxuries in one of Saint-Louis' most fam-
ous old buildings: every room and suite here is unique, though they all exude a spirit of
old-time comfort. The classic furniture and wonderful art works on display are all part of
the extensive collections of the daughter of Senegal's former president, who owns the
place. It's romantic, classy and oozes luxury.
Eating
Chez Agnes
AFRICAN
$
(Complexe Aldiana; 33 961 4044; Rue Duret; mains CFA2500-4000)
In this pretty, tree-lined patio-res-
taurant, lovely Agnes serves portions of Senegalese rice and sauce that are so generous the
word generosity itself ought to be redefined.
Pointe Nord
AFRICAN, SEAFOOD
$$
( 33 961 8716; Ave Jean Mermoz; mains CFA3500-5500; 11am-4pm & 7pm-midnight Mon-Sat)
This
laughter-filled greasy spoon is Saint-Louis' best place for grilled fish served Côte
D'Ivoire-style, with
athieke
(cassava couscous) and
aloko
(fried plantains).
