The Luciole journal
Practical guides for families, friends and anyone who loves a good café in Jounieh and Keserwan, written by Jinane and Sophanie.
Playground or kids' workshop? 10 reasons to add an atelier to your week
Playgrounds build strong bodies. Workshops build skills. 10 reasons to add a kids' atelier to your week in Jounieh, and how to balance both.
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Kids' workshops in Jounieh: what children learn and how to choose one
Arts and crafts, little chefs, building, music and sensory play: a parent's guide to kids' workshops in Jounieh, what they teach and how to choose.
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How to balance playground time and workshops: a simple weekly plan for kids
Kids need active play and new skills. A simple weekly plan to balance playground time with kids' workshops in Jounieh, for toddlers and older kids.
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A café in Jounieh Souks for breakfast, coffee and a quiet hour
Looking for a café in Jounieh Souks? Luciole serves coffee, breakfast, bowls and sandwiches in a quiet room with a view. Open to everyone, closed Mondays.
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A study café in Jounieh for university students
Need a quiet café to study near Kaslik? Luciole in Jounieh Souks has Wi-Fi, power outlets, a calm room and good food, open Tuesday to Sunday until 10 pm.
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Where to meet friends in Jounieh: a café-bistro open every evening
Looking for a hangout in Jounieh? Luciole, a café-bistro in Jounieh Souks, is open Tuesday to Sunday until 10 pm, with group tables and plates to share.
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A dad's guide to a Saturday in Jounieh with the kids
Planning a Saturday with the kids in Jounieh? A simple dad's plan: a hands-on workshop for them, a quiet coffee and breakfast for you at Luciole.
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Brunch in Jounieh: what to order at Luciole
Looking for brunch in Jounieh? Luciole's bistro in Jounieh Souks opens at 8 am, Tuesday to Sunday. Here is what to order, where to sit and when to come.
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Working from a café in Jounieh: a guide for remote workers
Need a work-friendly café in Jounieh? Luciole in Jounieh Souks has Wi-Fi, power outlets, a quiet room with a view, coffee and food from morning to night.
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Where to leave your kids in Jounieh for a few hours
Need a few hours for work, errands or a doctor's visit? Here is how to choose a safe drop-off space for kids in Jounieh, and the questions to ask first.
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10 things to do with kids in Jounieh this weekend
The cable car to Harissa, the old souks, Jeita Grotto, Byblos and rainy-day plans: 10 family outings in and around Jounieh, all within half an hour.
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How to plan a kids' birthday in Keserwan without the stress
A six-week timeline, a simple budget checklist and the questions to ask any kids' birthday venue in Jounieh and Keserwan.
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