Le Bikini

A few weeks ago, when Dave and I were exploring the path along the Canal du Midi, we came kept seeing signs for a place called Le Bikini. We followed the signs and discovered that Le Bikini was a little outdoor bar and restaurant where you could enjoy a cocktail, as well as a swim in their outdoor pool. They also host music concerts there in the evenings (with guests such as SUM41 and other bands) and they have music theme nights, like an 80s night. We couldn't believe what we had found and vowed to go check it out once we had a nice weekend.

Unfortunately for us, the last few weekends here have been a bit cloudy and overcast, so when we woke up to sun on Saturday morning we knew what we had to do. We packed our bags and changed into our swim suits and walked on down to Le Bikini (that's right, it's within walking distance to our apartment).

We spent the day lounging in the sun, sipping on drinks and swimming in the pool. It was like paradise in our very own backyard. I imagine we'll be spending many a summer day here.

We started our afternoon with a couple of the Affligem Rouge beers. They were really yummy and nice and fruity, perfect for a sunny summer day outside. We kept seeing people ordering bottles of rosé that came in these little ice packs to keep cool, we couldn't resist enjoying a class of chilled rosé by the pool, so we ordered one too. It was a perfect relaxing day in the sun.

 

 At 8pm, the sun was starting to go down and the kitchen was opening (dinner in France usually begins around 8pm and many restaurants don't even open their doors until then) so we decided to stick around and have some food to end our wonderful day. I'm glad we did, because the food was delicious. I got the duck and Dave got the rabbit, they were both delicious and both were accompanied with some yummy vegetables and potatoes dauphinoise (basically potatoes with cheese, what could be better??). It was a great meal and wonderful day, we will definitely be going back to Le Bikini. 

My duck

Dave's rabbit

 

paradise

Until next time...

Au revoir