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Flights from / to London City
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What's happening September/October in Luxembourg The new Moselle grape harvest is celebrated with a splendid folklore procession at the fête du Raisin et du vin, 10-12 September in Grevenmacher in eastern Luxembourg, on the left bank of the moselle river. In the south-east of the country, 1290 hectares of vines are grown including Auxerrois blanc, Riesling and Pinot noir. Luxembourg wines in general have been described as lighter-style alsace wine but are not very often found outside Luxembourg or neighbouring Belgium. Sparkling wines (Crémant de Luxembourg) make up a significant element of the production. www.grevemacher.org
Airport Information
Luxembourg (LUX)
Website
www.aeroport.public.lu/en/index.html
Distance
7 km to the centre of Luxembourg city.
Getting to Luxembourg
CityJet now operate up to 3 flights a day between London City and Luxembourg.
For the full timetable click here.
Public transport
There is a regular bus service (No.16) which runs every 15-20 minutes from the Airport. Journey time to the city centre is approximately 30 minutes. A full schedule can be found at www.autobus.lu.
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Taxis
The average taxi fare to the railway station or city centre is €15-25, and the journey takes around 10 minutes.
Car parking
There are numerous car parks situated close to the main terminal buildings.
Check in
The minimum check in time is 20 minutes.
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City Guide
| Current Population: 76,000
% POP Growth: 0.01 %
City Area: 51.46 KM2
City Density: 1,485 INH/KM2
GDP Per Capita: €48,500
Dialling Code: +352
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Luxembourg
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RESTAURANTS
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With Friends
BACCHUS
32 RUE DU MARCHÉ AUX HERBES
TEL. 47 13 97
| This sizeable Italian restaurant virtually opposite the Grand Duke's Palace works hard to maintain its reputation for fun and affordable dining. It has a great indoor terrace, outrageously confident and flirtatious waiters, and caters for medium to large-sized groups. In short, you'll find affordable fun in the city centre.
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Entertaining a Client
LA FOURCHETTE A DROITE
5 AVENUE MONTEREY
TEL. 22 13 60
| Located in the heart of the city on the Place d'Armes, La Fourchette has a reliable reputation for quality French food and excellent service. Food sourced from local artisans with seasonal variation makes for an interesting and enjoyable experience each time you return.
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Closing The Deal
LA TABLE DES GUILLOUX
17-19 RUE DE LA RÉSISTANCE, SCHOUWEILER
TEL. 37 00 08
| The second Luxembourg restaurant to win two Michelin stars, this charmingly rustic venue is well worth the 10-minute drive out of town. And the €100+ per head average price is worth every cent. The chef and sommelier, who are both from Brittany, will tantalise and reward your palate at every turn. It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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BARS
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Style
APOTECA
12 RUE DE LA BOUCHERIE
TEL. 26 73 77
| This atmospheric bar-restaurant is buried in the casemates (tunnels) of the old town. Very popular with the professional after-work crowd, Wednesday's free "apéro" nibbles bring them out in droves. Dress smart, not because there is a dress code, but to make sure you don't feel out of place among the chic clientele.
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Relax
SCOTT'S BAR
4 BISSERWEE TEL. 22 64 75
| An institution in Luxembourg, sitting on the bridge in the Grund quarter, Scott's enjoys one of the finest views in the city from its terrace. The varied clientele gets younger and louder as the evening progresses.
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HOTELS
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Value
INTERNATIONAL BEST WESTERN
20-22 PLACE DE LA GARE
TEL. 48 59 11
| This modern, centrally-located hotel has efficient and reliable service, a bistro and a restaurant. The 70 rooms are functional and well maintained, and 24 are now classified as 'luxe'.
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Business
NH LUXEMBOURG HOTEL
ROUTE DE TREVES, SENNINGERBERG
TEL. 34 05 71
| This is the place to stay if you're working at one of the airport business centres. Comfortable without being opulent, though all rooms have two double beds, the service is reliable and attentive. The hotel offers 24-hour room service and internet access. There's a good restaurant and piano bar and a lime tree fringed terrace to wind down in.
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Bespoke
SOFITEL LUXEMBOURG EUROPE
6 RUE DU FORT NIEDERGRUENEWALD
TEL. 43 77 61
| As you step into the stunning five-storey atrium of the Sofitel Luxembourg Europe, you know you've made the right decision. Just as handy for the airport as it is for the centre of the city, the hotel is well established among the business and EC communities. The greenery flowing from the balconies gives a refined feel to the hotel and its 109 rooms. Attentive service, great food in the award-winning Italian restaurant, the Havana Lounge bar, seven conference rooms and one meeting room plus a peaceful location are some of the top-class facilities on offer.
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KNOWLEDGE
The Modele modeles exhibition at the Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art is on until the end of June (www.mnha.public.lu). A contemporary take on the art of the portrait photo, the exhibition features the work of several European photographers and is part of European Photography Month-a series of events across Europe.
SECRETS
Getting home after a night on the town in Luxembourg could not be easier. Not only are there free night buses on a number of routes, but if you want more flexibility, the Nightrider bus service allows you to call up a minibus to take you home-a bit like a taxi-but a lot cheaper (www.nightrider.lu). Subsidised by the government, it's €10 for a single journey anywhere in the city and €15 return.
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