Where to eat in the Alpilles?

Looking for a restaurant in Provence lunch or dine? Ma villa en Provence recommends 4 exceptional restaurants in the Alpilles.

Oustau de Baumanière: The restaurant where one falls in love

With its 2 Michelin stars, the Oustau de Baumanière is a must-see restaurant for the fine and authentic gastronomy of Provence. The chef, Glenn Viel, welcomes you in a magical and timeless setting for a pure moment of happiness. The products are fresh and quality, and the service is impeccable. You can also enjoy great wines because the restaurant has a unique cellar with over 60,000 bottles. And if you look up in the dining room, you will notice a vault dating from the sixteenth century. This Michelin Star restaurant in Provence is a real invitation to travel.

Oustau de Baumanière 
Open every day from May to September
Noon to 2 pm & 7.00 to 10.00 pm
Mas de Baumanière
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence
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Le Château des Alpilles : A place of serenity 

We take you to a majestic estate dating back to the 19th century for an extraordinary meal. For lunch by the pool at noon or under plane trees in the evening, Château des Alpilles offers a warm welcome. On the menu are fresh and seasonal dishes that emphasize the Provencal cooking. The chef, Mathias Bettinger makes a point of reinventing his dishes every day to offer you a varied menu. The Château des Alpilles is an elegant address with discreet luxury.

Le Château des Alpilles
Open every day (except for Wednesdays)
12.30 to 2 pm & 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Route de Rougadou
13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Tel : 04.90.92.03.33
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Vallon de Valrugues : An explosion of flavors

Another stop that is worth seeing in the heart of the Alpilles: The gourmet restaurant Vallon Valrugues offers fine cuisine with fresh products and quality that will delight your senses. The chef who operates in this ancient Roman villa is none other than Thibaut Serin Moulin. He rubbed shoulders with the greatests, from Anne-Sophie Pic to Eric Briffard. The service is perfect and the sommelier offers very good advice. Add to that a beautiful setting with a nice terrace that smells of Provence. And nobody will contradict the motto of the chef after a meal at Vallon de Valrugues: “Eat well, it’s the beginning of happiness! “.

Vallon de Valrugues
Open every day
12.15  to 1.30 pm & from 7.30 to 9.30 pm
9 chemin Canto Cigalo
13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Tel : 04.90.92.04.40
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Le Camion Bleu du Hameau : A rustic parenthesis from another time

Fancy a casual moment in a friendly atmosphere? We have found what you need. Le camion Bleu du Hameau is what is called a “Food Truck”. Better known in large cities, the street food spirit allows you to eat on the run near your work. On the contrary, Le Camion Bleu du Hameau has landed far from the hustle and bustle of big cities and offers you a rustic break with a varied, simple and tasty cuisine. Stephan Paroche, the chef, takes inspiration from art and design to create his dishes. This enchanting place also offers evening concerts during the high season. An amazing address, where to spend pleasant summer evenings under the stars.

Le Camion Bleu du Hameau
Open Tuesday to Saturdays from 1st June 2018
11am to 10pm
Hameau des Baux
Chemin de Bourgeac
13520
Paradou
Tel : 04.90.54.10.30
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