Provence Food in a More Casual “Ambiance”
March 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Provence atmosphere
At this level, we think it is in general a question of mood and opportunity : There are many places in this category. But if I write this, it is because the ugliest ones hide themselves inside the best. So : No Risk taking, just try to stay in our list …
The first one which comes in mind is ” Clos de Gustave “in Gordes. This is absolutely a sure value ( and in Gordes it is very rare). Food is more than good, service is made with candor and intelligence. Be careful, it can be crowdy. So the best is to be early. We don’t tell you how it is charming etc …
The second we are in love with is “Un Jour Charlotte” , just 300 meters from here. How lucky we were when thay started their business last year. It is just a kind of “succes story”, a family business. The father is a reputed photographer, she is a florist and together with the children they make a superb food. Last year, we had only compliments. I leave the details. You will see and appreciate by ourselves.
“La Bergerie ” in Maubec is different. Maubec Old Village is one of the most exquisite corner of Luberon. Nobody knows. You are in a peaceful environment, just below the Luberon Mountainside. It is very typical, the house team is energetic and you get excellent meat, pizzas and local food.
In Isle sur la Sorgue, there are many good and not as good ones. It is a bit out of our scope… Let’s mention Bistro du Commerce where you have an experience on the French Southern Style (noisy but ougoing). Good meat and pizzas. The problem of Isle sur la Sorgue is maybe its success, you will understand.
In the countryside, we can list several with excellent values :
- Café de la Gare in Bonnieux (cheap and warmful)
- Café de la Poste in Goult. That one, if you are interested in being in a well behaved tourist tour, it is the place. 50% of the guests are US, British or from Belgium. So very international but in the french atmosphere. Its fame came from the Peter Mayle’s Popular Novel ” A Year in Provence”. It is worthwhile and food is OK for the price.
