You are not going to stay a long time . So we have retained two of them which are out of the crowd.

Bastide de Capelongue in Bonnieux is the best in the area – Two Stars at Michelin, max is 3 – It is just 35 minutes from us. So there you get the best possible. If you want to impress somebody or just you like top food (and you can afford it), it is the place. For me it is too much of a ceremonial and becomes maybe too much central in your trip. This  place is really an excellent one to catch the French Superior Touch in Gourmet Food, that’s it.

The other one is Mas des Herbes Blanches in Joucas. There you have an outstanding scenery, top-class environment and superb food. It is a mere 20 minutes from here.

The best is to drive very slow in “downtown”  ( nice old houses with decorated doors)  of the past and maybe to go up to the church in the mountain. It is just full of surprises as you get into walls from Crusade Times  and you are like in a movie. This is for the impressions. More info on your guide.

Back to Mas des Andeols : It is an incredible place you can’t believe. Maybe it is a bit artificial, it ’s too much in the same time. You will appreciate by yourselves. Just know that it is a common place for the “jet set”" but you are welcome there. Besides the top modern decoration outfits of the houses (you don’t see), the restaurant is a special treat. It is one of the famous “Auberges Alain Ducasse” and it is just good luck to be there. For people who don’t know, Alain Ducasse is one the smartest “Cuisinier” in the World. So he makes excellent food, at good prices. The secret is, I think, that on top of his talents, he has a lot of leadership and sense of organization which goes to every detail.

This is the explanation for the out of norms dinner you will  have there.

So, not too bad for a celebration. And it is our 1st recommendation. Of course, your “tenue” has too be smart, but not with excess : It is an “Auberge “.