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FAYENCE: Le Castellaras €€€
Provençal Map E3
461 chemin de Peymeyan, 83440
Tel 04 94 76 13 80 Closed Mon &
Tue; Jan–mid-Feb
A beautiful farmhouse where the
chef combines lamb, veal and
crayfish with local produce to
create wonderful dishes. A
flowery terrace with spectacular
views. Côtes de Provence wines.
FRÉJUS: Faubourg de Saigon €
Vietnamese Map E4
126 rue St-François de Paule, 83600
Fresh vegetables from the chef’s garden at Hostellerie Bérard, La Cadière d‘Azur Tel 04 94 53 65 80 Closed Sun & Mon
Enjoy hearty portions of authentic,
home-made gnocchi and pasta VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER: spicy Vitenamese dishes at this
dishes and gourmet desserts. Sit L’Oursin Bleu €€ small, unassuming restaurant. Try
on the terrace to enjoy the sun. Seafood Map F3 spring rolls, the house speciality.
11 quai de l’amiral Courbet, 06230
THÉOULE-SUR-MER: Jilali B €€ Tel 04 93 01 90 12 Closed Jan HYÈRES: Grand Baie €
Seafood Map E4 Combines traditional seafood Seafood Map D4
16 rue Trayas, 06590 recipes with new interpretations 5 pl du Belvédère, Giens, 83400
Tel 04 93 75 19 03 Closed Mon– to create stylish dishes, rich in Tel 04 94 58 28 16
Wed lunch; mid-Nov–Jan colour. There’s a big aquarium in A terrace with a wonderful view
Innovative seafood dishes with the foyer to enjoy while waiting. over the bay and simple, first-rate
a touch of the exotic – spices, seafood. There is also a good
saffron and coconut. Splurge on choice of grilled meats.
the excellent bouillabaisse. Terrace
with splendid sea views. The Var and the Iles HYÈRES: Ola Le Rêve €
d’Hyères Seafood Map D4
TOUET-SUR-VAR: Chez Paul € 4 port la Gavine, 83400
Classic French Map E3 COGOLIN: Grain de Sel € Tel 04 94 38 59 34 Closed Mon & Tue
4260 ave Général de Gaulle, 06710 Bistro Map E4 Located on the marina, this
Tel 04 93 05 71 03 Closed Wed; 6 rue du 11 Novembre, 83310 friendly place specializes in sea-
Sun–Tue dinner Tel 04 94 54 46 86 Closed Sun & food cooked on the spot, such as
A simple village inn offering tasty Mon; late Nov–early Dec squid or king prawns à la plancha.
home-made fare: steaks, rabbit Bright and cheerful bistro with an
and game dishes. Pizzas and a open kitchen. Deceptively simple ÎLE DE PORQUEROLLES:
good kids’ menu too. Provençal dishes are packed with L’Olivier €€€
flavour. Outside tables in summer. Seafood Map D5
V V VALBONNEALBONNE: Lou Cigalon €€€ Île de Porquerolles Ouest, 83400
Haute Cuisine Map E3 COLLOBRIÈRES: La Petite Tel 04 94 58 34 83 Closed Mon
6 blvd Carnot, 06560 Fontaine € (except Jul & Aug); Oct–Apr
Tel 04 93 12 01 61 Closed Sun, Provençal Map D4 Located in the Hotel Le Mas
Mon & Thu 1 pl de la République, 83610 du Langoustier, an island retreat,
An elegant emerging restaurant, Tel 04 94 48 00 12 Closed Mon; L’Olivier offers a unique culinary
north of Cannes, with a hearty Feb, two weeks in Sep experience. The menu features
menu based around game dishes, Provençal home cooking with mostly seafood, including lobster,
duck and wild mushrooms. large portions and wonderful langoustines and shellfish.
flavours. Try the tarte à la
VENCE: La Litote €€ provençale. Superb wines. LA CADIÈRE D’AZUR:
Bistro Map E3 Hostellerie Bérard €€€
5 rue de l’Evêché, 06140 DK Choice Classic French Map C4
Tel 04 93 24 27 82 Closed Mon 6 rue Gabriel-Péri, 83740
Relaxing and full of charm with FAYENCE: L’Escourtin €€ Telel 04 94 90 11 43 Closed Mon & Tue
T T
tables under shaded lime trees, Provençal Map E3 Michelin-starred restaurant using
La Litote offers the perfect setting 159 Chemin de Notre Dame des produce from the chef’s garden.
to enjoy inventive cooking from Cyprès, 83440 French haute cuisine, cooked with
a rising young chef. Tel 04 94 76 00 84 sincerity. Also an informal bistro
Closed Wed, Thu lunch with an excellent seasonal menu.
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER: Set in an idyllic location within
La Mère Germaine €€ an ancient olive mill, L’Escourtin LE LAVANDOU:
Seafood Map F3 is part of the Hôtel Moulin de la La Farigoulette €€
9 quai Courbet, 06230 Camandoule. The interiors are Seafood Map D4
Tel 04 93 01 71 39 Closed mid- furnished with antiques and 1 ave du Capitaine Thorel, La
Nov–Christmas flowers. Authentic cuisine with Fossette 83980
A favourite on the port since 1938. game dishes, foie gras and fish Tel 04 94 71 06 85
The cuisine at La Mère Germaine in subtle sauces flavoured with La Farigoulette offers inventive
revolves around dishes made fresh herbs and produce from and colourful dishes. Especially
from fish and shellfish. They take the delightful garden. good for seafood: bouillabaisse,
their bouillabaisse seriously. grilled fish and lobster pasta.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 202