Le Mesclun
16 Rue Saint Antoine
Cannes, France
Tel. 04 03 99 45 19
Fax.04 93 49 29 11
Opening Hours: Dinner Only (Closed 29 June-9 July, 1 February-2 March and Sunday)
Credit cards: All Major
Prices: Moderate
A warm, inviting restaurant with subdued lighting serving Provençal cuisine by a pleasant staff and located in the old village “Le Suquet”. The set menu at €39 has many excellent choices and I would vigoriously recommend embarking on that course.
Restaurant Le Felix
63 Boulevard Croisette, Cannes, 06400, France.
Tel. +33 (4) 93940061
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive
Felix is centrally located directly on ‘La Croisette’ and is magically positioned next to the Carlton, with a large terrasse in front; in case you may not be aware, this is the “A” section. If you are ushered inside and cannot be seated on the “terrasse”, then just do not bother, as you will be missing all the action and the entire effort is pointless. There is no doubt, that the scene here is: to see and be seen. Even a much publicized appearance earlier this year (2008) by Madonna and Guy Ritchie and numerous entrances of other Hollywood “celebs”, especially during the Cannes Film Festival, the fact is pure and simple—Felix has been there for donkey’s years and is becoming quite tiresome—mainly because it draws crowds that are too large in peak season, and due to this the feeling of exclusivity is fast disappearing.
Le Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Moyenne Corniche, Rue du Barri
06360 Eze Village – Cote d´Azur – France
Tel. +33 (0)492 106 666
Fax : +33 (0)493 410 672
email : reservation@chevredor.com
Website: www.chevredor.com
High above the sea in the mountains between Nice and Monaco in the picturesque village of Eze is the impeccable hotel with a two-starred Michelin restaurant Château de la Chêvre d’Or. It is a 14th century castle that has been transformed into a 4-star hotel. A terrace provides magnificent views of the sea, a lovely swimming pool as well as an intricate, African-styled garden. The present owner bought it in the eighties and added more rooms, which meant they had to buy houses in the ancient village and convert them. I have always made it a point when in the south of France to squeeze in a visit to the village of Eze if only to have lunch.
Tel. 04 93 41 12 24
Fax. 04 93 41 16 64
www,chateaueza.com
Opening Hours: weekday lunch; closed Mon. Tues.from Nov.to Mar.
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive
Château Eza was a former residence of the Swedish royal family and now has 10 guest rooms in a unique setting overlooking Cap Ferrat, which can be reached by walking under stone passageways over ancient stone steps. They all have been recently decorated and provide every modern convenience. The charmingly furnished rooms feature stone fireplaces and private balconies with magnificent views of the Cote d Azur and some with private Jacuzzi. The coastal drive to the medieval hilltop village spectacularly showcases the sea and surroundings. The restaurant features a large blazing fireplace and on some evenings live Provençal folk music and a retracting glass roof.
83990, France.
Phone:+33 (4) 9497767
Fax:+33 (4) 9497546
On the port at the Residence du Port on the quai d’Epi is La Bodega de Papagayo club-restaurant it has an asian influence and is the latest magnet for the very young set—teens to early 20 somethings crowd. It has a reputation as the hottest dance club in town. It starts to take-off after midnight with a live band on stage, the bar starts to become busy and the dance floor becomes frenetic, the club turns into the proverbial “packed like a can of sardines” and goes and goes until 5am.
Following are a few winemakers, located around the city of Avignon, with very reasonable prices :
Domaine Deforge, 5.40 euros/bottle
Since the end of the 13th century a 30 hectares plot called “la Palestine” located in Châteauneuf de Gadagne. In 1966 the French jockey Jean Deforge purchased it and it has been known as Domaine Deforge since then.
Domaine Deforge is situated at the East of Avignon city on a plateau overlooking the Rhône valley. It gets maximal sunshine and is made up of rolled shingles. This soil has an earliness flavor which allows an optimal maturity of the grapes (it has the same soil as Châteauneuf du Pape vineyards).
Domaine du Bois de Saint-Jean, 8 euros/bottle
Vincent Anglès
126 av de la République
84450 Jonquerettes
Tel: (33) 490 22 53 22
Tasting by rendez-vous
Caves Terres d’Avignon, 6.30 euros/bottle
Jacques Faure
583, Route de la Gare
84470 Chateauneuf de Gadagne
Tél. 04 90 33 55 21
Fax: 04 90 33 55 22
Email : p.loiseleur@terresdavignon.com
Retour caves & domaines
Chateau de Fontesgugne, 5.50 euros/bottle
976 Rte de St. Saturnin 84470 Chateauneuf de Gadagne
Tél 04.90.22.58.91 – Fax 04.90.22.42.40 Qualité Degré Cuve
AOC Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2004
2, rue Petite Fusterie
84000 Avignon
Tel . 04 90 85 87 12
http://www.restaurantlessentiel.com
Prices: Inexpensive-Moderate
This restaurant has a comfortable dining room with seating available in a pleasant 17th century courtyard, weather permitting. The pricing of the set menu and even à la carte selections offer amazingly good value for money particularly in today’s inflated and bloated economic mess. It is situated near the Palais des Papes in Avignon, below the church of Saint Agricole. Dominique and Laurent Chouviat are the owners of this uncomplicated 50-seat restaurant and they carefully watch after small details.
Take a moment to take notice of these prices: Lunch: € 15-30 / menu 17 € Dinner: 26 € to 37 €.
10 rue de Mons, 84000 Avignon
Tel. 04 90 86 16 50
Opening Hours: closed Sunday and Monday except in July
One Star Michelin
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive
Christian Etienne offers regional cuisine with his own special touches and a menu based on tomatoes or lobster June-September.
Located next to the Palace of the Popes housed in beautiful 13th and 14th century buildings that overlook the square; authentic period decor and a wide selection of Côtes du Rhône wine. A brief discription of some of their various menus follow:
“Petit Palais” menu
35 €
(lunch only)
Royale de potiron et fritots de moules marinières
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Parmentier de joue de bœuf, jus de daube, champignon de Paris et jambon séché
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Menu Cochon Artichauts
65 €
Macaron piment d’Espelette/fleur de sel, boudin noir et artichaut
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Tranche de tête de cochon grillée, frisée fine, julienne de cornichon, moutarde violette du Pape Clément VI, copeaux d’artichauts à l’huile d’ail
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Dos de sandre aux olives cassés des Baux, tempura d’artichauts et julienne de “Speck”
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Velouté de fond d’artichauts “Macau”, émulsion de chorizo et sa grosse madeleine
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Porc Ibérique rôti à la poêle, sablé au citron, petit violet cuit à l’étouffée, jus de cresson
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Chèvre frais battu à l’huile de basilic, mousseux d’artichauts, tuile de cochon “noir de Bigorre”, feuille de mâche
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Sorbet artichaut, biscuit romarin à l’huile d’olive, crème de citron
“Grand Palais” Menu
65 €
Terrine de foie gras de canard à l’alcool de coing, crème brûlée de foie gras, chutney de coing au parfum de cardamome
or
Noix de Saint -Jacques cuites à la plancha sur un sablé poudre de “cazette”,poêlée de girolles et coulis d’épinard
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Tronçon de lotte rôti à la poêle, pyramide de blettes, rondelle de moelle, sauce au vin rouge des Côtes du Rhône
or
Poitrine de pigeon cuite rosée, navet glacé à l’orange, cuisses et abats en tourte, jus infusé d’arabica
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Cheese cart
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Your choice of dessert
(please make your selection from the à la carte menu when ordering)
Brioche en pain perdu, compotée de Granny Smith à l’orange et gingembre, sorbet cassis
Lobster menu
80 €
(whole lobster prepared in three different ways)
Chaud-froid de céleri-boule en rosace, articulations en dés, huile de carapace et ciboulette ciselée
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Les pinces rôties, rouelle de polenta, girolles et bisque émulsionnée
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La queue poêlée à l’huile d’olive, raisins “Muscat” et beurre blanc au verjus, tuile caramélisée au jus de raisin
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Cheese cart
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Your choice of dessert
(please make your selection from the à la carte menu when ordering)
Tasting Menu
120 €
Several of our signature dishes,
based on what is available in the market
(served to all guests at the table)
