Where to Eat in Eygalières Village Restaurants and Gourmet Treats

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 store and plenty of places to eat and drink.

Below is an update on where to eat in Eygalières and places to buy gourmet supplies.

The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalières is a reference guide (you can be the critic). The restaurants are listed in the order they are situated on Rue de la République, running from the top of the street near the church towards the Marie (Town Hall) unless otherwise noted.

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Where to Eat in Eygalières

Restaurant Paulette—From day one, the restaurant’s owners and team have built on a successful formula of fresh, delicious, seasonal food and excellent service. The menu includes seasonal dishes highlighting local produce and the chef’s creativity. For the main course, there is often a daily special.

Reservations are highly recommended.
Rue de la République
Telephone: +33 (0)4 32 62 18 19
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Closed Wednesdays except in July and August.
They now serve breakfast during the peak season.

Bistrot Quàsi —Located in the centre of Eygalières main street, you might be mistaken to think you had just landed by the Vieux Port Marseille. Quàsi serves dishes meant for sharing. They have a few wood-fired pizzas, including the Marseillais specialty moitié/moitié —half anchovies and half emmental cheese.

Reservations are recommended
89 Rue de la République
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 20 03 13
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Café du Centre – It’s the perfect name for the bar café in the heart of town. The ownership changed last year; they have improved the look and added more comfortable seating. They serve ice cream if you need a mid-afternoon snack. Café du Centre is now the place for cocktails, and they will let you enjoy takeaway pizza from the food truck as long as you order drinks. Go for a coffee or a drink; they don’t serve much food and salty nibbles—open daily.

©Maison Hache

Maison Hache—Michelin 1*—L’art de la table is part of the Maison Hache experience and the chef’s philosophy that the food has a feature role. However, it needs to be surrounded by the right presentation. Elegant artisanal charger plates in a biscuit-finish ceramic are hand-embossed with thyme, rosemary, and other herbes de Provence. Each course on the menu communicates regional flavours and traditions without being overwhelmed by heavy décor.

Reservations are required
30 Rue de la République
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 00 04
Open: Wednesday – Sunday for lunch and dinner

Maison Hache also has an adorable food truck that they use during some of the village events. Check out the menu for a cocktail and light bite.

Brasserie Le Progrès – This restaurant and its bar have a Tabac license (where you buy cigarettes) and a strategic corner position. They have a daily “plat du jour” and a regular menu that includes fresh salads, classic omelettes, burgers and frites.

6 Rue de la République
Telephone:+33 (0) 9 64 13 16 88
Open daily

Le Piston d’Or—This fresh, contemporary café opened in June 2024. It is a departure for the Dutch couple who changed from corporate jobs to embrace the Provencal lifestyle. The decor is neutral and minimalist, a suitable backdrop for terrific third-wave coffee, a selection of teas, and a state-of-the-art espresso machine. Down a set of steps away from the bustle of the main street, Le Piston d’Or has a small terrace and interior space where you can enjoy hot or cold drinks and a light breakfast menu.

35 Impasse de la vieille fontaine
13810 Eygalières
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Closed on Fridays.
Closed October until spring 2025.

Restaurant Karine has an Italian-themed menu with thin-crust pizza, pasta dishes, antipasti and assorted main courses. It is popular with families or those looking for a casual meal.

Reservations are recommended
34 Place Marcel Bonnein
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Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 26 03 28
Closed on Mondays

Café de la Place – This café-bar is an icon in Eygalieres. It’s the place to be seen on market day, for a late afternoon apéro, for a football (soccer) match or any other occasion. They serve light charcuterie platters and a few nibbles, but really, it’s about the drinks.

Place de la Mairie
Telephone: + 33 (0)4 90 26 93 60
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Open daily

Bistrot l’Aubergine – This long-standing restaurant recently expanded its outdoor dining space. The food is inventive, and the servings are quite generous.

Reservations are recommended
18, Avenue Jean Jaures
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 98 89
Closed Wednesdays

Le MICOC’ – Tucked away steps from the main street, clients enjoy a terrace shaded by Microcouliers. The menu changes according to seasonality and the chef’s creative inspirations. Discover the extensive selection of French wines and the creative cocktail list.

Reservations are recommended
Traverse Montfort
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Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 94 53
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

A Short Drive Away

Le Bistrot du Brau at Hôtel La Bastide d’Eygalières – The hotel reopened under new ownership in May 2023, and the restaurant has had a complete makeover with the oversite of Michelin* chef Christopher Hache.

Reservations are recommended
765 Chemin de Pestelade,
13810 Eygalières
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 90 06

Le Bistrot de la Gare sits at the corner of the busy D99 and the road heading toward Eygalières. Relatively new on the local dining scene (opened in 2022), this restaurant has a winning formula – brasserie-style food, great service and a lively atmosphere.

6 Qur de la Gare,
13810 Mollégès
Open Thursday – Sundays
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 08 83
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Bistrot Canaille in Mollégès enjoys a prime location and offers a short menu of traditional French and Provencal dishes. When possible, the ingredients are sourced locally, including the escargot from a producer down the road from the restaurant.

27 Traverse du Poids Public
13940 Mollégès
Closed on Saturday nights, Sundays and Mondays.
Reservations are recommended.
Telephone: +33 (0)4 32 61 98 82

L’Opale – Domaine La Pierre Blanche conveys a resort feel with unpretentious grace. The property sits at the base of the Alpilles with expansive views in all directions, and nature is the only thing to interrupt your thoughts. Less than a 10-minute drive from Eygalières, the setting for al fresco dining on their terrace is hard to beat at the foot of the Alpilles. The food is contemporary and inventive.

Reservations are recommended
2950 route d’OrgonTelephone: +33 (0)4 90 26 10 00
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Open daily

L’Ambar Sunset Lounge

Whether staying at the hotel or visiting for a meal, Domaine la Pierre Blanche delivers pure escapism. Encompassing 2.5 hectares at the base of the Alpilles mountain range, the Domaine is secluded enough to make you forget the rest of the world. Your evening is heading in the right direction, with a panoramic view of the pastoral surroundings and the L’Ambar Sunset Lounge craft cocktail collection. Developing the drinks list was a tasting project that involved the owners, the culinary team, and a Brazilian mixologist.

Open from Thursday through Sunday from 17h to 22h.
Watch for news on musical evenings and special wine tastings throughout the season.

Potager de la Mas – A gourmet restaurant for any occasion associated with the Mas de la Rose boutique hotel. Although the hotel is technically in Orgon, the drive from Eygalieres is quick, and your reward is a stunning setting and food that is a culinary art.

Reservations are recommended
Route d’EygalièresTelephone: +33 (0)4 90 73 08 90
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Seasonal closure November 1 – April 1

Shopping for Gourmet Supplies

Boucherie d’Eygalières is the town’s butcher. They have a broad selection of high-quality meat and a few prepared meals. In addition, they have a selection of “faites maison” products, including soups, sauces, pâtés, and more.
100 Rue de la République
13810 Eygalières
Closed on Mondays.

La Cave d’Eygalières is a gourmet deli and wine store. They offer wine tours, too.
10 avenue Jean Jaurès
13810 Eygalières
Open daily all year.

Chez Emily Eygalières is a wonderful cheese shop. They create the most exquisite cheese trays.
124 Rue de la République
13810 Eygalières
Open daily all year.

Maison Ricaud opened in 2024. This family-run business is truly a gourmet addition to the neighbourhood. Located in Molléges gare, the short drive to this store is well worth it. They feature local, seasonal produce, including Ricaud’s tomatoes, zucchinis, and strawberries when they are in season. There is also a selection of dry goods (pasta, rice, crackers), cheeses, and some prepared meals.
Route de Saint-Rémy
Quartier de la Gare
13940 Mollégès
Open daily.