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ST-TROPEZ: La Vague d’Or €€€ AIGUES-MORTES: Le Dit-Vin €
Haute Cuisine Map E4 Bistro Map A4
Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 6 rue du 4 Septembre, 30220
Tel 04 94 55 91 00 Closed early Tel 04 66 53 52 76
Oct–late April Chic restaurant and tapas bar, and
Luxurious Michelin-starred a wine cellar visible through the
restaurant in Hotel Résidence de floor. Don’t miss the delicious
la Pinède. Chef Arnaud Donckele bouillabaisse. Pretty garden
creates elegant dishes using setting and attentive staff.
exotic ingredients such as Barolo
vinegar and chestnut honey. AIX-EN-PROVENCE:
Brasserie Leopold €
TOULON: Le Chantilly € Brasserie Map C4
Brasserie Map D4 2 ave Victor-Hugo, 13100
15 pl Pierre Puget, 83000 Tel 04 42 26 01 24
Tel 04 94 09 32 92 Closed Sun This Art Deco classic is great for
Stylish dining terrace overlooking the Running since 1907, this retro- a full-scale meal, snack or just a
Mediterranean at La Vague d’Or, St-Tropez style bistro opens its doors early drink. The menu features regional
and offers classic dishes as well cuisine and traditional brasserie
ST-RAPHAËL: L’Etoile € as more cutting-edge options fare including sauerkraut.
Provençal Map E4 with organic salmon and chicken.
2170 route de la Corniche, 83700 Good vegetarian menu, too. AIX-EN-PROVENCE:
Tel 04 94 83 10 44 Closed Wed; Le Formal €€
mid-Nov–mid-Feb TOULON: La Lampa € Gastronomic Map C4
Welcoming, laid-back place with Brasserie Map D4 32 rue Espariat, 13100
the perfect setting on the little 117 quai de la Sinse, 83000 Tel 04 42 27 08 31 Closed Sun &
Port de Boulouris. Good risottos Tel 04 94 03 06 09 Mon; late Aug–early Sep
and Provençal seafood. Set on the quay with outside Refined culinary works of art,
tables offering fine views. with plenty of truffles, served in a
ST-RAPHAËL: Le Bouchon Good for a light lunch of salads contemporary designed vaulted
Provençal €€ and moules-frites, as well as cellar. Good value lunch menus.
Contemporary Map E4 something more ambitious such
45 rue de la République, 83700 as grilled fish and meat dishes. AIX-EN-PROVENCE: Le Mas
Tel 04 94 53 89 18 Closed Sun & Mon d’Entremont €€
Charming restaurant with tables Provençal Map C4
under plane trees. A good place 315 route d’Avignon, 13090
for aïoli faïoli faï çon pastorel (an assort- Bouches-du-Rhône Tel 04 42 17 42 42 Closed Nov–
ment of seafood and vegetables and Nîmes mid-Mar
with garlic mayonnaise). Enjoy fine dishes such as roasted
AIGUES-MORTES: wild prawns with citrus fruits and
ST-TROPEZ: Le Bistrot Le Bistrot Paiou € fillet of Montbéliard beef at this
St-Tropez €€ Bistro Map A4 hotel-restaurant in the middle of
Bistro Map E4 1 rue du 4 Septembre, 30220 a park. Excellent Provençal wines.
3 pl des Lices, 83990 Tel 04 66 71 44 95
Tel 04 94 97 11 33 The chef’s specials at this small AIX-EN-PROVENCE:
Trendy brasserie with low lighting bistro change daily, depending L’Esprit de la Violette €€€
and elegant interiors. The eclectic on fresh produce from the market. Contemporary Map C4
menu has something for every- The modest but well-chosen wine 10 ave de la Violette , 13100
one – grilled fish, steak tartare, list features local winemakers. Tel 04 42 23 02 50 Closed Sun & Mon
sushi and spring rolls. Chef Marc de Passorio creates
interesting flavour combinations
ST-TROPEZ: Le Sporting €€ with local produce. Set in
Bistro Map E4 a mansion-style house with
42 pl des Lices, 83990 lovely gardens outside of town.
Tel 04 94 97 00 65
Escape the excess of St-Tropez ARLES: La Grignotte €
without leaving town in this Provençal Map B3
local’s refuge that serves good 6 rue Favorin, 13200
main dishes, as well as burgers, Tel 04 90 93 10 43 Closed Sun
salads and omelettes. Cheerful and unpretentious place.
Try the fish soup and bull stew
ST-TROPEZ: Au Caprice with Camargue rice and a carafe
des Deux €€€ of house wine.
Provençal Map E4
40 rue du Portail Neuf, 83990 ARLES: La Gueule du Loup €€
Tel 04 94 97 76 78 Closed Tue Provençal Map B3
(except Jul & Aug); Sun–Wed winter; 39 rue des Arènes, 13200
Nov–mid-Feb Tel 04 90 96 96 69 Closed Sun, Mon
Cheerful ambience with candles and lunch; mid-Jan–mid-Feb
mirrors in an old Provençal house. Charming restaurant with a
Refined cuisine with dishes such as handful of tables in a former
foie gras terrine with onion jam. Do Tranquil park setting at Le Mas d’Entremont, family home. Serves exquisite
not miss the piña colada sorbet. Aix-en-Provence Provençal fare. Superb desserts.
Key to Price Guide see page 208