hails from beautiful Brittany in France. She grew up baking with her grandma, before heading to London and becoming a star baker on the 2018 series of 

. Today, she cooks up some of the most delicious crepes, cupcakes, and tarts that we’ve seen on 

, from her home in Clapham – when she’s not running her own womenswear brand, 

. 

Part of our Five Reasons series, here you’ll find the most local of tips – from unique hotels to small businesses and secret spots (we trust you to keep these on the DL). Because we firmly believe there’s no better way to get to know a place than when guided by someone who knows it best.

Read on for Manon’s favorite places to eat, drink, stay, and shop in Clapham, South London.

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Clapham, South London

: Brittany, France

 Baking and lifestyle content creator, and co-founder of responsible fashion brand 

 is one of my favorite coffee shops to work from in Clapham. It has plenty of natural light, great coffee and lunches, and super-friendly baristas. There is also a great section of refillable goods and eco-conscious items. I always go there when I need to buy a present for someone.

 serves the best of a classic English pub, with an unusual, quirky interior. For a date night, there is 

, which is lovely for a drink on the terrace upstairs. And, to celebrate something special, go to 

.

 is 

 boutique hotel to stay at in Clapham. The rooms are beautifully designed, with some impressive bathtubs and that signature British coziness. It’s situated directly on the Common – perfect for a morning run, followed by a generous breakfast back at the hotel.

 is a fantastic shopping street in Clapham, with the best of the high-street shops, as well as some independent gems. I love the 

; and my secret charity shop, 

, at the end of the road. And it’s worth seeking out 

, who sells the ‘the Merveilleux’, a pastry I discovered when studying in Lille –  it’s meringue wrapped in Chantilly cream and chocolate, you can’t go wrong.

, of course. There are so many great parts of the park and I particularly love the carousel in the middle. It is about 5km around the circumference, so it couldn’t be a better place to run. There is also a cute Italian café, that’s very casual but just right for a little break.

I recently discovered 

 – they always have some cool and funky art, so it’s worth checking out. I also love the 

 Cinema in Clapham’s Old Town.