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       MARTIGUES: Le Cabanon                    ST-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE:
       de Maguy          €                     Comptoir 36       €€
       Provençal     Map B4                    Bistro         Map B3
       2 quai des Anglais,13500                36 ave Marechal Juin, 13210
       Tel 04 42 49 32 51  Closed Sun &        Tel 04 90 94 41 12        Closed Sun;
       Mon; three weeks in Jan                 three weeks in Jan
       Feast on delicious duck breast in       Young chefs Lisa and Rudy
       honey and rosemary, aubergine           prepare delectable food from
       caviar and fish soup in a relaxed       fresh, locally sourced produce at
       atmosphere. Delightful terrace.         this modern bistro and wine bar.
                                               Regular live music.
       MAUSSANE-LES-ALPILLES:
       La Fleur de Thym  €                      SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER:
       Provençal     Map B3                    El Campo          €
       15 ave de la Vallée des Baux, 13520     Spanish        Map A4
       Tel 04 90 54 54 00 Closed Sat lunch,    13 rue Victor Hugo, 13460
       Sun dinner (Sep–Jun), Mon; Dec          Tel 04 90 97 84 11  Closed Wed,
       One of the best bargains around   Shaded outdoor terrace overlooking the   except in Jul and Aug
       Les Baux. Limited but excellent   garden at Alexandre, Nîmes  Lively restaurant with a great
       menu. Charming atmosphere               service. Paella is a speciality, but
       and friendly service.  NÎMES: Vincent Croizard  €€€  there are plenty of other options.
                           Gastronomic   Map A3  Live Flamenco and Gipsy Kings-
       MAUSSANE-LES-ALPILLES:  17 rue des Chassaintes, 30900  style guitar music in the evenings.
       Le Clos St-Roch  €€  Tel 04 66 67 04 99  Closed Sun
       Mediterranean  Map B3  dinner–Tue lunch; Sun & Mon (Jul–Sep)  SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER:
       87 ave de la Vallée des Baux, 13520  Ring a doorbell to enter this chic   L’Estelle en Camargue  €€€
       Tel 04 90 98 77 15 Closed Wed & Thu  restaurant hidden on a narrow   Gastronomic  Map A4
       Head for the patio in the walled   street. Chef Vincent Croizard   D38 route du Petit-Rhône, 13460
       courtyard in the summer or   prepares an exquisite parade   Tel 04 90 97 89 01  Closed Mon
       for the indoor fireplace in the   of little dishes.   (except Jul & Aug); mid-Nov–Mar
       winter, and enjoy the modern            Sit in a Mediterranean garden and
       Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.  ST-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE:  enjoy a feast of seasonal delicacies.
                           La Cantina        €  The menu also includes a variety
       NÎMES: Au Flan Coco  €  Italian    Map B3  of seafood and creamy desserts.
       Classic French  Map A3  18 blvd Victor Hugo, 13210
       21 rue du Grand Couvent, 30900  Tel 04 90 90 90 60 Closed Mon & Tue;  SALON-DE-PROVENCE:
       Tel 04 66 21 84 81 Closed Sun & Mon  mid-Feb–mid-Mar, mid-Nov–early Dec  La Salle à Manger  €€
       Set in a medieval convent; offers   Informal and relaxed trattoria   Provençal  Map B3
       huge salads, classic mains and   specializing in thin crust pizzas   6 rue du Marechal-Joffre, 13300
       tasty pat' à coco (potato pie). The   and pasta dishes. Good selection   Tel 04 90 56 28 01 Closed Sun & Mon
       takeaway menu is ideal for picnics.  of Italian wines. Perfect for kids.  Rococo dining room with a patio
                                               for summer months. Famous for
       NÎMES: Au Plaisirs des Halles  €  ST-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE:  delectable desserts, with over
       Provençal     Map A3  La Medina       €  40 varieties to choose from.
       4 rue Littré, 30000  Moroccan      Map B3
       Tel 04 66 36 01 02 Closed Sun & Mon  34 blvd Mirabeau, 13210  VERS-PONT-DU-GARD:
       Sleek, contemporary ambience to   Tel 04 32 62 86 74  Closed Wed  La Petite Gare  €€
       match the cuisine. Try the shrimp   A nice change of pace, this quiet   Classic French  Map A3
       and scallop tempura or the local   restaurant offers excellent tagines,  435 route d'Uzès, 30210
       speciality, brandade. Exceptional   couscous and a variety of French   Tel 04 66 03 40 67 Closed Sun & Mon
       regional wine list.  dishes. Pleasant summer terrace   Contemporary and creative
                           and garden.         versions of tasty classics served
       NÎMES: Le Vintage  €
       Bistro        Map A3
       7 rue de Bernis, 30000
       Tel 04 66 21 04 45 Closed Sun, Mon
       (except Jul & Aug)
       Cosy restaurant and wine bar with
       a menu that features foie gras, duck
       and steaks. Shaded outdoor tables.
       NÎMES: Alexandre  €€€
       Gastronomic   Map A3
       2 rue Xavier Tronc, Garons, 30128
       Tel 04 66 70 08 99 Closed  Sep–Jun:
       Sun dinner, Mon & Tue; Jul–Aug: Sun
       & Mon; mid-Feb–mid-Mar; 2 weeks
       in summer.
       An unforgettable dining experi-
       ence in a lovely garden setting.
       Sublime food and enchanting
       desserts from the Michelin-star
       chef Michel Kayser.   The graceful façade of La Petite Gare, Vers-Pont-du-Gard
       Key to Price Guide see page 208
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