Sleep well. Design, the new Good Hotel has dropped anchor in the waves of the Thames, a cable car ride from Greenwich. Eccentric? Yes, but at this tight price, we also participate in a good cause the staff, made up of former unemployed people, is trained for three months in the hotel industry. All profits (yes, yes!) from the hotel are reinvested in training. Double room from €95 excluding breakfast.
Have a snack. Next to Borough Market, Padella is pasta and basta! The address has become a must with its homemade pasta and its “tell me so much” sauces.
Make 2 in 1. At KinoVino a "supper club", we treat ourselves every month, around a cocktail, a thematic menu (guest chef) and a film. In November, collaboration with the British Film Institute, which launches a Thrill season. Thrills guaranteed with the dishes of Dan Doherty and the rights of Brad Pitt in "Fight Club". Around €55.
Enjoy sesame. To travel around London by public transport, take a rechargeable Oyster Card. Save time by ordering it online, from €17. With Eurostar's "2 for 1" cultural offer (valid for 5 days), free admission for a paid entry to the biggest exhibitions and museums (on presentation of the Eurostar return ticket and identity papers).
Go. Paris-London one-way from €39 with Eurostar. See also Snap's attractive rates.
Guide. "Eat London", Annabelle Schachmes, Tana Editions, €9.95.
Tourist Office. www.visitlondon.com.
Sleep well. In Ginza, this new capsule hotel (yes, like a space capsule!) is the most luxurious of its kind, with cozy decor, dim lighting and breathtaking views of the neighborhood. Between €36 and €50 per night, excluding breakfast.
Have a snack. You don't have to be a biker to try espresso and sandwiches at the trendy Deus Ex Machina motorcycle brand café in the Harajuku district.
Make 2 in 1. Eat sushi after learning how to make it… 1h30 cooking class, from €42.
Enjoy sesame. The Suica prepaid smart card gives access to public transport (debit for each trip and rechargeable on site), from €20. Preferably buy it in Paris, to be completed with the Pocket Wifi, from €42 for 5 days.
Go. Paris-Tokyo A/R, from €549 with Japan Airlines.
Guide. "Lost in Tokyo", to download in English on www.lostin.com, from 10 €.
Tourist Office. www.gotokyo.org/fr.
