This hotel commands a prime spot in the main square. There is outdoor seating and the bar looks quite OK. We booked a double room for one night only and were transported back in time by the pre-war decoration, furniture and fittings.||There were no curtains to draw at night to keep out the glare of the street lights. Only very old damaged shutters we were afraid to touch, in case they fell off.||What they hadn't told us, was that they have a disco at weekends and just as we were drifting off to sleep at around 11pm the disco started directly underneath us and continued for the next three hours.||It was cheap at 50€ per night with an extra 6.50€pp for a continental breakfast. Beware, only one cup of coffee is included in the price. The second cup has to be paid extra.||Apart from the noise and furnishings, the bed was clean and comfortable; Just don't stay...
Read moreFor you guys who are used to the hip places, restaurants and pubs of London, Paris, Singapore or Tokyo, it was a pleasant surprise to find Le Choucas in the heart of Barcelonnette, in Vallee de l'Ubaye, nearby Pra Loup. The owner/manager, Philippe, got all codes and props needed...sofas outside, salsa music, TV screens, fancy Tshirt, mugs, magnets and more to purchase. At the bar they know a bit more than the classic vin chaud or Genepi liquor and you may get your favorite cocktail. Open until late, it may be the only place in Barcelonnette for having good...
Read moreFor you guys who are used to the hip places, restaurants and pubs of London, Paris, Singapore or Tokyo, it was a pleasant surprise to find Le Choucas in the heart of Barcelonnette, in Vallee de l'Ubaye, nearby Pra Loup. The owner/manager, Philippe, got all codes and props needed...sofas outside, salsa music, TV screens, fancy Tshirt, mugs, magnets and more to purchase. At the bar they know a bit more than the classic vin chaud or Genepi liquor and you may get your favorite cocktail. Open until late, it may be the only place in Barcelonnette for having good...
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