Restaurants |
If
you've come to the Cote d’Azur looking for wonderful food, you've
found it. Brimming with outdoor markets, olive trees, vineyards and of
course truffles, this region of France offers some of the finest dining
in the world. There are both gastronomique restaurants run by celebrated
French chefs and provincial style restaurants offering famous Provencal
country cooking. While superb restaurants lie only 30 minutes away in
the coastal cities of Nice, Cannes and Antibes, we’ve decided to
list some of our favorite restaurants all within a 5-15 minute drive of
Villa Lou Pas Dei Cabres. We strongly suggest you make reservations ahead
by phoning the restaurant. |
L’Auberge
du Gorge du Loup
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In
a quiet setting just 5 minutes drive from Villa Lou pas Dei Cabres,
this quaintly decorated restaurant offers Provencal specialties in a
pleasant and rustic atmosphere. Lunch or dinner on the terrace is a
special treat and the cooking and service are what one might expect
from a more expensive restaurant. |
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La Jarrerie
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Owners
Alain and Monique Morisse offer a warm reception at this superb traditional
Provencal restaurant in the village of Le Bar sur Loup. The building
dates from the 17th century and was at one time a facility that manufactured
earthenware jars for olives and olive oil before becoming a restaurant.
The huge fireplace, stone walls, tapestries and paintings decorate the
dining room of this very Provencal restaurant. Well-prepared traditional
French dishes and first-rate service make this restaurant the jewel
of Le Bar sur Loup. |
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L'Ecole
des Filles
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You
will enjoy visiting L’Ecole des Filles situated in what was long
ago “The Girls School” in the village of Le Bar sur Loup.
Photographs and memorabilia of school days gone by decorate this delightful
restaurant and you can count on consistent hearty faire with prompt
service in a very pleasant atmosphere. |
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Taverne
Provencal |
This
is the perfect place for lunch while visiting the medieval village of
Gourdon perched 1400 ft above the Loup Valley. You can expect well-prepared
standard dishes, friendly service, reasonable prices, and a breathtaking
view of the coast from the outdoor terrace. There are also spectacular
views looking up to Gourdon from Villa Lou Pas Dei Cabres and, while
visiting Gourdon, you can look down and spot the villa’s two houses
and pool. |
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Le
Bistrot de Valbonne |
This
cozy and friendly family-run restaurant can be found on a small street
just off the pedestrian "Place des Arcades" in 16th century
Valbonne. A tempting selection of regional and Provencal dishes are
prepared from the freshest local ingredients and the ‘set’
menus are very good value for money. |
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La
Bastide Saint Antoine |
Set
above terraces of ancient olive trees is the elegant 18th century estate
of La Bastide Saint Antoine, the domain of celebrated chef Jacques Chibois
(two stars in the Guide Michelin). Chibois has created a splendid cuisine
of endlessly fascinating flavor harmonies. This is just the place for
a very special lunch or dinner. |
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| La
Colombe d’Or 1 Place du General-de-Gaulle St. Paul de Vence Tel: 04 93 32 80 02 |
La
Colombe d’Or is located in an elite small hotel within the walls
of St. Paul de Vence and has for decades been one of the most celebrated
restaurants in the region. It is famous for its remarkable art collection
and you can dine amid Miros, Picassos, Klees, Dufys and Utrillos on
expertly prepared traditional nouvelle cuisine. In fair weather, enjoy
a seat on the terrace for unforgettable sea views. |
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L’Auberge
de Tourrettes
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Fine
food is the very raison d'être of this congenial gastronomique
restaurant that has a fine view of the Mediterranean, which you can
enjoy from the glass enclosed restaurant or outside on the terrace.
Herbs are an integral part of the cuisine at Auberge de Tourrettes and
are grown in their own small garden. The menu changes according to season
and availability of the finest local products in order to maintain the
high quality year round. |
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Le
Mas des Geraniums
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Chef
Michel Creusot and his wife Colette are the gracious hosts of this lovely
restaurant situated amid olive trees and bougainvilleas on the hillside
of nearby Opio. The old mas has been standing for 45 years had was brought
to its full potential as a gastronomique restaurant 10 years ago with
great love and care. You can look forward to Provencal cooking with
an inspired creative flare in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. In warm
weather, book a table in the bower or on the terrace. |
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Le
Moulin de Mougins |
Alain
Llorca has taken over the world-famous Moulin de Mougins created by
Roger Vergé. Roger Vergé, who has inspired many modern
chefs, did not choose his successor lightly. He wanted the best, so
he chose Alain Llorca, formerly chef of the fabulous Le Negresco palace
in Nice. Llorca has continued to make the Mougins name heard around
the world. Outisde the village of Mougins the restaurant is housed in
an astonishing 16th century mill. Surrounded by greenery and a fragrant
garden, decorated with the works of the greatest modern artists, this
is the secret dwelling place of one of the finest of restaurants on
the Cote d’Azur |
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Le
Mas Candille |
Heading
up this well-known restaurant is celebrated chef Serge Gouloumes who
joined Le Mas Candille from the four-star Miramar Beach Hotel in Theoule
sur Mer. Gouloumes is ranked in the Gault et Millot reference book and
the word ‘passionate’ is the very essence of his style of
cooking. Guests can dine al fresco beneath the dappled shade of the
orangery or within the sumptuous surroundings of the fine dining room.
Restaurant Candille offers a magical setting and a genuine gastronomic
experience to delight the connoisseur and satisfy appetites of every
persuasion. |
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