Flybe / July 2019

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Destinations
TOULOUSE
The pink city of Toulouse is blessed
with not one but two UNESCO
heritage sites. The first, built of brick
and stone, is the 11th-century basilica
of Saint-Sernin with its huge vaulted
nave, as well as a crypt that contains
numerous relics, including those of Saint
Sernin himself. The second is the Canal
du Midi, which links the city with the
Mediterranean Sea. Constructed under
the reign of Louis XIV by Pierre-Paul Riquet,
this beautiful canal lined with plane trees
was completed in the 19th century and
can be explored on foot or bike, as well
as by boat.
VEN I CE
Quadri, the historic 18th-century café,
bistro and fine-dining restaurant in St
Mark’s Square has reopened after
a major restoration by French designer
Philippe Starck. Brothers Massimiliano
and Raffaele Alajmo approached Starck
to “bring back the original splendour of
the space in a contemporary context”.
A transformation revealing the original
magic of the place has been created and
crafted by Venetian artisans, refreshing
its upholstered walls, chandeliers and
decadent furnishings. A key challenge
was to prepare the restaurant’s interiors for
acqua alta, a natural phenomena where
high tides cause flooding.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Venice from Cardiff
(until 7th September).
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Toulouse from
Manchester.
VERONA
Given UNESCO World Heritage
status in 2000, Verona has historical
sights aplenty – but if your time in
the city is short, here are three not to
miss. The famous Roman amphitheatre,
which is still in regular use today as an
open-air opera house, is a must. Next,
make your way to Juliet’s house, Casa di
Giulietta, on Via Capello, with its famous
balcony and bronze of Juliet. From
the Piazza delle Erbe (once a Roman
forum), head for the Torre dei Lamberti.
This 84m-high watchtower took over 300
years to build, and was finally finished in
1463. From the top, you’ll enjoy amazing
views of Verona.
WI CK , JOHN O’GROATS
If you fancy getting acquainted with
whisky, a visit to Pulteney Distillery
in Wick is a must. It continues to
make malt whisky using traditional
methods nearly two centuries after its
opening. The spirit matures in oak casks,
slowly capturing the unique character
of this stunning landscape with its
long seafaring history. Take a tour to
see behind the scenes and discover
the time-honoured process that goes
into crafting Old Pulteney single malt
whiskies, known as the ‘Maritime Malt’,
distilled and matured by the sea.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Verona from Cardiff
(until 7th September) and Southampton.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe’s franchise partner Eastern
Airways has flights to Wick, John
O’Groats from Aberdeen.
TOULON COTE D ’ AZUR
Enjoy a delicious meal on the
Mourillon beach at Le Lido de Toulon.
To start, choose from the likes of
Marinated Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan
Shavings or Smoked Salmon Maki. For
your main course, why not try Fillet of Sea
Bream with Roasted Thyme or fish soup
– there’s plenty of seafood on offer, but
there’s also pasta, risotto or meat dishes
if you prefer. If you’re looking for a deal,
they offer a Bistrot Midi menu with two
courses for €19.50 or a three-course set
menu for €36. After your meal, walk on
the sandy beach and soak up the
gorgeous views.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Toulon Côte d’Azur
from Southampton.
ZUR I CH
Once full of rundown warehouses,
Zurich West – also called ‘Kreis
5’ or ‘Industriequartier’ – is now
a rejuvenated, alternative heart of
the town. Its main attraction is the
Viadukt, a stretch of shops, restaurants
and bars built into the arches of the
old railway viaduct that runs between
the bank of the river Limmat and
Hardbrücke station. Nearby Frau
Gerolds Garten offers cute little shops,
an urban garden and some seasonal
attractions, such as a Saturday
market in summer and a fondue tent
in winter. There’s also Zurich’s tallest
building, the 126m Prime Tower.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe’s franchise partner Blue Islands
has flights to Zurich from Jersey.