Top 10 Places to Eat
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1. Le Clos de la Violette, Aix-en-Provence
Superb restaurant in which chef Jean-Marc Banzo uses the best Provençal ingredients to create memorable dishes (see Clos de la Violette, Aix).
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2. L’Olivier, Arles
Dishes unique to the region, such as Camarguais bull steaks, served in a pretty courtyard.
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3. Lou Marques, Arles
Dishes such as gigot of lamb and risotto of coquilles St-Jacques (scallops) served in the restaurant of this four-star hotel. There is also a terrace.
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4. Le Café la Nuit, Arles
Painted yellow in an attempt to look like the café in the Van Gogh painting called Café du Soir Café du Soir). Food is run-of-the-mill but good value, and the location on the square is ideal.
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5. Marc et Mireille, Beauduc
This restaurant is on a remote stretch of beach reached by rough roads – but its fresh fish make it worth the journey.
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6. Le Relais Ste-Victoire, Beaureceuil
Seasonal produce served in cosmopolitan ways, such as eggs poached in cream of truffles, are the key note here.
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7. L’Amphytrion, Aix-en-Provence
Noted equally for its wine list as its menu, which features favourites such as Sisteron lamb in a tapenade crust. Pretty terrace too.
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8. La Camargue, Aigues-Mortes
This restaurant serves fish and steak in a summer garden, or in front of a fire in winter, with live gypsy music.
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9. Auberge La Regalido, Fontvieille
Gastronomic restaurant using local seafood and Provençal ingredients, such as herbs.
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10. Vitamine, Arles
One of the few vegetarian havens in the region, with 50 different salads and pasta dishes.
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