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Montreal
Get a taste of France without the jet lag
From the April 22, 2002 Issue of New York
Only a 90-minute flight away, Montreal is the closest you'll get to
the taste of France without leaving the hemisphere. Visit the beautifully
curated Musée des Beaux-Arts, prowl the narrow cobblestone streets,
and wander the colorful Jean-Talon farmers market before sniffing
out La Fromagerie Hamel, which offers more than 450 varieties. At
dusk, head downtown for a drink at the hushed Ritz-Carlton (but stay
in one of Old Montreal's newer hotels, like the seven-room Auberge
Bonsecours, a converted stable on a quiet courtyard; or Hotel St.-Paul,
whose Beaux-Arts exterior belies the modern space within). To see
how much Montreal can really feel like Paris, dine at L'Express, a
casual spot with a zinc bar, a lively din, and perfect bistro fare.
Savor a bottle of Saint-Émilion and some confit de canard while you
revel in the feeling of being far away, without changing time zones.
-- LIZA SCHOENFEIN
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Details
Continental flies nonstop from Newark (800-525-0280); L'Express
(514-845-5333); Ritz-Carlton Montréal (800-363-0366); Auberge
Bonsecours (514-396-2662); Hotel St.-Paul (514-380-2222); Musée
des Beaux-Arts de Montréal (514-285-2000).
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