Restaurant Recommendations

Taste tested by others is your best recommendation. Read about some of our restaurant picks for delicious dining experiences in Provence and along the Cote d’Azur. In their articles, our writers cover a wide range of restaurant meals including hidden gems, family-friendly places, up and coming chefs, famous tables with Michelin stars. Enjoy the tastes and aromas of Provencal cuisine.

Maussane-les-Alpilles: A Friendly Hotel-Restaurant with Excellent Food

May 23, 2025

“We love our clients and treat them like honoured guests.” These are the words of Marielle Fabregoul of l’Oustaloun, a charming hotel-restaurant in Maussane-les-Alpilles. She and her husband Thierry share a passion for customer service, which shows. A Local Institution L’Oustaloun has long been an institution in Maussane. It began ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Malaucène? Local’s Top Restaurant Picks

February 14, 2025

Le Prieuré La Madelène Bed and Breakfast (B&B) is the site of a former 12th-century Benedictine monastery nestled just outside the village of Malaucène at the foot of Mont Ventoux. We asked the owners, Bruno and Olivier, for their restaurant recommendations for where to eat in Malaucène near le Prieuré ...

Restaurant Recommendations · Tasha Powell · Taste

Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant in Rognes is a Culinary Treat

January 17, 2025

Restaurant Worth the Detour Le Préau Restaurant is a hidden gem in the village of Rognes, just 19 km north of Aix-en-Provence. The restaurant is known for its inspired Mediterranean cuisine, which was influenced by the travels of chef/owner Antonin Wishart. I am fascinated by this restaurant because Chef Wishart ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Our Recommendations Where to Eat Lunch in Aix-en-Provence

November 4, 2024

Readers often ask us for recommendations about where to eat lunch in Aix-en-Provence. The truth is that restaurants change hands frequently, and every establishment can have an off day. However, navigating an unfamiliar destination can be tricky, so we offer a few suggestions. Below is a list of tried-and-true restaurants ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Eygalières Village Restaurants and Gourmet Treats

October 25, 2024

The village of Eygalières continues to be one of the jewels in the Alpilles. Despite the town’s footprint growth in the last decade, Eygalères retains its old-world charm. Unlike other Alpilles villages, Eygalières has few retail opportunities for clothing, books, and gift items. However, there is a baker, butcher, cheese ...

Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Explore Avignon’s Famous Sites and Where to Eat Lunch

July 18, 2024

We almost always visit Avignon a few days after we arrive in Provence. Our home in Sablet (available for holiday rentals) is only about 40 kilometres away, so it’s a quick drive. The old part of Avignon is enclosed within ancient walls along the Rhone River. The largest town in ...

Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Wondering Where to have Lunch in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

July 12, 2024

If you are looking for an excellent place to lunch in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, go to Le Comptoir de la Mere Germaine. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a small medieval village about 30 km from our home in Sablet (available for holiday rental). The town spreads out on the hillside at the foot of the ...

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Seaside Villefranche 1-Bedroom Apartment

Sur le Toit is a charming, remodelled 1-bedroom vacation rental in Old Town Villefranche-sur-Mer with gorgeous views.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Les Vallons Holiday Home - Sleeps 12

If you are looking for a perfect holiday rental property, with a heated pool, Les Vallons sleeps 12 people in a fully restored hamlet.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Six Bedrooms

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1-Bedroom Holiday Cottage

Located in the peaceful south Luberon, this well-appointed gîte offers a real escape to the peaceful Provencal countryside with all the necessary modern comforts.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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3 Rental Apartments Near Aix-en-Provence

La Bastide des Amandiers has 3 self-contained apartments. The layout provides plenty of privacy and different spaces. A perfect place to spend time in the Luberon.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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Eygalières Hotel: Domaine La Pierre Blanche

The moment you drive through the front gate, you enter the embrace of this exclusive 15-room boutique hotel located minutes from Eygalières.

Alpilles
Boutique Hotels

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Great Tote Bag in Cotton String

Bring on warm weather with these Cotton String Bags in three colours (white, tan, and black). Take this tote from My French Country Home box to the market, beach or an evening out. Buy one in each colour, as they are the perfect accessory for Spring and Summer seasons.

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Large White Cotton Market Bag

Produced by Tampico these bags are made in southern France. My French Country Home chose this bag made from pure cotton with round handles stitched in genuine leather. It is a tote is perfectly suited for your shopping or alternatively as a weekend getaway bag. Dimensions: 63 x 29 x 30 cm (24.8×11.4×11.8″)

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Beeswax Candles in a Traditional Pillar Shape

Handcrafted in Apis Cera's workshop in Provence, Ambroise is a 100% pure beeswax candle pillar produced in a custom mold. A cylindar-shaped candle gets it's name from Saint Ambrose (c. 340 – 397), the archbishop of Milan, who was the protector of beekeepers. Sold in a set of two (2) candles they burn for approximately 36 hours.

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Spring Menu Collection

Spring recipes from Provence is organized by course, from starters to desserts. We have featured menus crafted by our favourite food enthusiasts who have shared our love for Provence for several years. This spring recipe collection brings many of those delicious dishes together in one place. These menus, spanning multiple courses, are a testament to their connection with the region and the use of seasonal ingredients.

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Linen Napkins from France

Chic linen napkins with an embroidered floral pattern are available in white or natural unbleached cloth. Manufactured in Northern France, they are sold in twos by French Address.

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Makeup Bags and Travel Kits in Provencal Designs

Available in several different patterns and 3 sizes these makeup bags are constructed with quilted fabrics and made to last. Made in Provence by an artisanal textile manufacturer. Choose a pattern that you like and buy the matching set.

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Liquid Shower Soap from Provence

Imagine a typical Provencal relaxed lunch with chilled rosé under the arbour. These Rose et Marius liquid shower soaps are paraben-free. Made with olive oil from Provence and exclusive fragrances created in Grasse. Find these refillable soaps in beautiful 5* hotels, top-quality restaurants, or your home.

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Quilted Tote Bags in Provencal Fabrics

These large tote bags come in a range of Provencal fabrics. Whether you choose lavender, wild flowers or one of the other two patterns these sturdy bags are light yet strong enough to carry all the necessary accessories and even a laptop. The bags are made with printed and quilted fabric and have solid handles.

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Glass Pitcher for your Table

Fill this pitcher with water, lemonade or your favourite cocktail, and it will brighten your table. Made in France by a long-standing glass manufacturer, the bee pattern is a nod to Emperor Napoleon.

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Restaurant Recommendations

Maussane-les-Alpilles: A Friendly Hotel-Restaurant with Excellent Food

Where to Eat in Malaucène? Local’s Top Restaurant Picks

Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant in Rognes is a Culinary Treat

Our Recommendations Where to Eat Lunch in Aix-en-Provence

Where to Eat in Eygalières Village Restaurants and Gourmet Treats

Explore Avignon’s Famous Sites and Where to Eat Lunch

Wondering Where to have Lunch in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

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