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tratingly, only the three lodges face out towards the sea. Bask lizard-like by the turquoise
pools (yes, two pools), recharge the batteries in the luxurious spa or treat yourself to a
sophisticated meal at one of the two restaurants (open to nonguests by reservation). From
the hotel, a steep path leads down to Plage de Grande Anse.
Les Badamiers
( 0262 56 97 53; 22 Chemin Neuf; mains €9-12; lunch Mon-Sat, dinner Mon-Fri)
Heartily recommen-
ded by locals, this family-run eatery in a private house spins tasty
carris
and ace
homemade desserts (hmm, the
crème brûlée
flavoured with local vanilla...). Everything is
fresh, the atmosphere is reliably jovial and the prices incredibly good value for the area.
The icing on the cake: a terrace with stupendous sea views. It's about 100m away from the
beginning of the road that descends to Grande Anse. No credit cards.
CREOLE
€€
Le Vacoa
( 0262 56 95 17; 25 Route de Grande Anse; mains €13-23; lunch Sat-Thu, dinner Tue-Thu, Sat & Sun)
Stra-
tegically positioned on the road to Plage de Grande Anse, this modest eatery offers a full
menu of familiar favourites, including Creole and Chinese dishes. Bag a seat on the
breezy terrace or take away and eat on the beach.
CREOLE, CHINESE
€€
4
Petite Île
Chez Maoul
( 0262 56 82 26; 6 Rue du Piton; d incl breakfast €60; )
The four wood-clad rooms in this
homely B&B nestled in a jungle-like garden have a cabin-in-the-woods feel but offer a
fine sense of originality, as testified by the cute Do-Myel room: walls are bedecked with
newspapers (as in old Creole houses). The upstairs rooms get more light. The tiny pool is
an added bonus. Creole-inspired
table d'hôte
dinners (€15) can be arranged if there's a
minimum of four guests; the food is great and varied, with homegrown vegetables.
B&B
€€
4
Manapany-les-Bains
L'Eau Forte
( 0262 56 32 84;
www.eau-forte.fr
;
137bis Blvd de L'Océan; d €50; )
Bargain! Perfect for self-
caterers, this fully equipped, spick-and-span villa boasts an ace location, on a velvety em-
erald hillside just above Manapany's tide pool, with sublime views of the rocky coastline.
APARTMENT
€€
