France Guide
The Pyrenees
Eating and drinking
1 Le Perroquet 1 avenue de Gaulle, near the station A popular budget choice, with a good selection of reasonably priced Catalan dishes. Opening time: Closed Wed Sept– April
2 Casa Sansa 3 rue Fabriques-Couvertes Founded in 1846, this serves traditional Catalan cuisine amid bullfight posters and old photos; there's a seafood annexe adjacent.
3 Thanh Long 18 Rue des Agustins Authentic Vietnamese fare in the back streets. From €8 for the formule.
4 L'Arago place Arago Opening time: Open until lateA bistro favourite, with big portions.
5 Brasserie le Vauban 29 quai Vauban Art Deco brasserie across the River Basse.
6 Grand Café de la Poste Place Verdun Great for people-watching, especially on summer evenings when the Catalan sardana dance might be spontaneously performed here.
7 Les Trois Sœurs 2 rue Fontfroide The most reliable central bar, with novelty acts and theme evenings (Wed– Sun).