The Luciole journal
Practical guides for families, friends and anyone who loves a good café in Jounieh and Keserwan, written by Jinane and Sophanie.
What a family afternoon at Luciole really costs
Entry from $10 per child with workshops included, Kids Picks from $5, memberships from $100 and birthdays from $20 per child, with real family budgets.
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Halloween activities for kids in Jounieh (2026)
Halloween 2026 with kids in Jounieh: easy crafts by age, gentle costume ideas and a Halloween mask workshop weekend at Luciole.
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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.
Read article →Kids' workshops in Jounieh: what children learn and how to choose one
Arts and crafts, science, little chefs, building, Lego and board games: 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 kids aged 3 to 12.
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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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