The Luberon
Pretty much the only place to eat in Oppède-le-Vieux, great for inventive Provençal dishes: homemade tapenades, onion tarts, fish and meat in herby sauces…
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Arles
There's a French portion to the menu at this popular Moroccan brasserie by the Rhône, but we strongly recommend you stick to wonderful Maghrebian…
The Luberon
Pleasant, if plain, French food is what you can expect at this longstanding restaurant in the town centre: roast duck, thyme-infused lamb and a fish of…
Marseille
Perched right on the water's edge in the port of Madrague, south of Marseille, this little seafood place specialises in the day's catch à la plancha …
The Luberon
Simple tapas, cold beers and a nice location on a tree-shaded square – the 'Spanish Inn' makes a pleasant spot for a quick lunch or pre-dinner snacks.
Avignon
Over 40 food stalls showcase seasonal Provençal ingredients. Cooking demonstrations are held at 11am Saturday. Outside on place Pie, admire Patrick Blanc…
Marseille
A good lunch bet, this small Italian deli serves pastas, ciabattas, salads and antipasti, and sells top-class Italian goodies to take away. Good Italian…
Marseille
Baking some of the best pastries near the Vieux Port, Le Pain de l'Opéra also has plenty of savoury options.
Marseille
The south-facing terrace of this relaxed 'corner bistro' is usually thronged in good weather. But the locals aren’t here for the sun so much as expertly…
Aix-en-Provence
The peasant flavours of Corsica are given free rein at this backstreet bistro – from big platters of Corsican charcuterie to a wine list with some of the…
Marseille
The food is decent all-purpose French (entrecôte, foie gras, boeuf tartare, crème brulée, burgers etc) but what really appeals about this club-like…
Arles
A great lunch option, with a counter brimming with picnicky treats – sandwiches filled with inventive ingredients such as Roquefort and cèpe crème …
Arles
Based on the ground floor of Le Calendal, this bright and breezy cafe does a nice line in lunchtime sandwiches and salads, plus offers a tempting choice…
Marseille
Part bookshop, part restaurant, this opulent former arms warehouse overlooks a vast public square and makes a sophisticated setting for a meal, or just…
Camargue
Built by a bullfighter in 1907, and assuming its present form after the current owners took over in 1977, this friendly place is basically a roadside…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Downhill from the market square, this small cafe is a popular lunch spot, good for speedy classics like salade de chèvre chaud (melted goat’s cheese salad…
The Luberon
Tiny and friendly, this village restaurant is a popular local’s tip for solid, fuss-free Provençal cooking. Everything’s cooked fresh on the day, so it’s…
Toulon
A proper brasserie through and through: beers on tap, tables on the street and a menu of filling French standards like duck breast and grilled steak. It’s…
Aix-en-Provence
A handy refuelling station when exploring Vieil Aix, this outlet of St-Tropez’s swish baker sells sugar-encrusted tarte Tropézienne, plus sandwiches and…
The Luberon
Ménerbes’ tobacconist-newsagent-bar is the hub for all the village gossip, and a good bet for lunchtime plats du jour (dishes of the day).
Marseille
You can still buy the fresh stuff here at the Vieux Port, among the vestiges of what would once have been a thriving quayside fish market.
Marseille
This lively market sells a good range of fresh produce and is the place for picnic supplies. On Monday there are also flowers.
Gorges du Verdon
A good lunch spot in the village, with crispy pizzas, filling crêpes and generous salads.
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