Favorite Places
I haven't seen much of the world, but from what I have, these are my favorite spots. Get there while the gettin's good!
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22 places
| Place | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tartines et Gourmandises A regular spot Caen, France Bakery | There's a permenent line in front of this place. Overall best pastries in Caen. Located on my favorite street in Caen, La Rue Froide |
| Jardin Des Plantes A regular spot Caen, France Green spaceCafé | There's a cafe which is open in the summertime, L'orangerie. |
| L.S. Vivien A regular spot Caen, France Bakery | Must try the eclairs — they do something about the way the pastry is made with vanilla, I suspect. |
| Keys & Co A regular spot Caen, France CaféRestaurant | There are two locations, but the one closer to Moho is my favorite. The second one is more spacious and near the library. |
| Le Boudoir A regular spot Caen, France Bar | Classy ambiance |
| Moho A regular spot Caen, France Study spaceRestaurant | After work get togethers are every Thursday night starting at 6pm. I stopped going regularly after summer of 2023. |
| Canaglia A regular spot Caen, France Restaurant | The pizzas have been to die for, but recently I feel like the quality has gone down (maybe since February 2024). |
| Arromanches-les-Bains A regular spot Arromanches, France Site seeing | There are the sunken pontoons that served as bridges to unload tanks from ships when the US stormed the beaches of Normandy. |
| Bibliothèque de Caen A regular spot Caen, France Study space | A temple to knowledge, community, and the future writ large. Thoughtful design. Lovely seating. Has a connected café. |
| Château de Caen - Picnic Spot ↗ A regular spot Caen, France Green spaceSite seeing | Live on the edge, sit on a ledge |
| Arbuste A regular spot Caen, France CaféCoffee Roaster | Best coffee in Caen. Local roaster. |
| Pain Vivant A regular spot Caen, France Bakery | The best bakery in Caen. |
| Stadtbibliothek Bonn ↗ A regular spot Bonn, Germany Library | Thoughtful design. Good studying space. No drinking fountain but can use bathroom sink. |
| Vertigo 4 visits Caen, France Bar | Must try the embuscade — it's a renowned local drink, and though several bars in town claim to be its inventor, this one makes the best one. |
| Audio guided tour of the Bayeux Tapestry 3 visits Bayeux, France Museum | About 45 minutes no matter which language you choose. All paced equally. |
| Les petites douceurs 3 visits Caen, France Café | The tea was good, the pots pretty, and there was something simply pleasant about sitting under their little trees. |
| Gaston (renamed Gustav) 2 visits Caen, France Restaurant | Great food & good ambiance, mais il faut dire que ça coûte la peau du cul |
| 5 Senses ↗ 2 visits Bonn, Germany Café | Really liked the espresso. I asked for a Lungo, and I'm not totally sure it's what they brought me, but it was good all the same. Did some work there for about an hour and they had a nice little terrace. (but emphasis on little) |
| Boulangerie Christophe 2 visits DC, USA Bakery | Only good bakery in town. Don't bother with anyone else. Coffee is nothing to write home about, though. |
| RH Pavilion ↗ 1 visit Bonn, Germany BarCaféRestaurant | The view is 👌 |
| Great Falls Maryland 1 visit USA Green space | — |
| La Pâtisserie de Guillaume 1 visit Bayeux, France Café | Cute terrace in the back. Went with Marine et Lucas. |