Christaline - La Souterraine

Little treasure of a place absolutely crammed with lovely things to buy. Sadly, not the cheapest though. Coffees and teas available along with homemade cakes an... read more Little treasure of a place absolutely crammed with lovely things to buy. Sadly, not the cheapest though. Coffees and teas available along with homemade cakes and ice creams. Seating in little booths which is rather nice. Sales in the winter and summer make an even...More

Its a bit off the beaten track but in easy walking of the town centre. Chrystaline is a home furnishing shop with an add on coffee shop. Its fun browsing but mu... read more Its a bit off the beaten track but in easy walking of the town centre. Chrystaline is a home furnishing shop with an add on coffee shop. Its fun browsing but much more fun having carrot cake and specialist tea or coffee in the open air under a tree in the sculpture filled walled terrace. It is a little more expensive than an alternative in the centre but it offers so much more. Great to try and on wet days or for a private business meeting its equally comfortable in one of the booths inside in the old converted stables

I really like going here for hot chocolate and gateaux! Added to this delightful experience is the excuse to browse around this dear little cafe to examine in g... read more I really like going here for hot chocolate and gateaux! Added to this delightful experience is the excuse to browse around this dear little cafe to examine in great detail all then.ovely things on sale,,trinkets, bags, you name it. It's really well worth a visit.

Finding it on TripAdvisor, I had to use maps to find it. It is tucked away just a few minutes walk from the centre it's just off the roundabout where Maison de... read more Finding it on TripAdvisor, I had to use maps to find it. It is tucked away just a few minutes walk from the centre it's just off the roundabout where Maison de Pain is. We wanted a light lunch, but when we got here we weren't sure that they did anything savoury. We had to ask, it's a small Tapas menu, but it's lovely food, such a change from what you can normally get. It's a little oasis of calm in the sunny back yard, the wine is excellent, the prices all very reasonable. Don't mess about, just go on a sunny lunchtime, you won't be disappointed...

Christaline is run by creative, talented people. It's unique. read more Christaline is run by creative, talented people. It's unique.