Dinner in St Remy de Provence?
Jul 7th, 2013, 03:39 AM
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Dinner in St Remy de Provence?
After much research and help from fellow Fodorites, I have made reservations at Hotel de L'Image for two nights in mid-July. It is our first visit to Provence, and although brief, we just wanted to get a taste of it while in France with other plans. We always have a terrible time deciding where to dine and I am trying to avoid that stress for my husband. Although I am always happy to stroll around looking at menus, this is stressful for him. So I booked dinner at the hotel restaurant for the first night and we need to find a place for the second night, which is a Saturday. We are not 4-star folks and I hope for something local, simple and delicious with a casual atmosphere. Looking around on TripAdvisor, L'Estagnol looks nice, as does La Cantina (although we love Italian food I wonder if this should be our choice in Provence). Thoughts??? Also, what is an appropriate dinner time? Is 7:00 too early?
Jul 8th, 2013, 02:03 PM
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Hi Cindy,
How can one become stressed over where to eat dinner in Provence?
See the Provence portion of
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-in-europe.cfm
How can one become stressed over where to eat dinner in Provence?
See the Provence portion of
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-in-europe.cfm
Jul 8th, 2013, 02:39 PM
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I loved that hotel. After dinner we played pool in the room where there is a big screen to watch films of your choice.
The Café des Artistes on the street on your hotel is great for people watching, There so many good restaurant to choose.
The Café des Artistes on the street on your hotel is great for people watching, There so many good restaurant to choose.
Jul 8th, 2013, 03:05 PM
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I just read Ira's link, Yes to The Maison Jaune.
La grouse d'Ail had live jazz on a Thursday as I recall.
Another popular resto is Le Jardin de Frederic.
But as Keruac said, finding a new place not widely written about can reveal some dining pleasures,
La grouse d'Ail had live jazz on a Thursday as I recall.
Another popular resto is Le Jardin de Frederic.
But as Keruac said, finding a new place not widely written about can reveal some dining pleasures,
Jul 8th, 2013, 06:25 PM
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What you DO in St-Rémy at dusk is stroll around the town and look at menus, look at the crowds sitting outside in the cafés and restaurants, and decide what type of menu and ambiance most appeal to you. There is nothing the slightest bit stressful about that. That's the heart and soul of Provence and the way the place operates. It's not a dress-up and rush off to a reservation type of place. I would head somewhere else in Europe if that sort of scene causes stress.
cigale, isn't that shop the Duc de something? And that wonderful shop across the street with all the exotic vinegars and olive oils - wonderful!
cigale, isn't that shop the Duc de something? And that wonderful shop across the street with all the exotic vinegars and olive oils - wonderful!
Jul 9th, 2013, 12:49 AM
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Bonjour from St. Remy, everybody!
Cafe des Arts is long gone, I'm afraid. The lovely Cafe Variete has expanded onto their terrace.
The cookie boutique is called Le Petit Duc and it is very much still in business, next to Joel Durand Chocolates. Try the almond Triangles...yum!
Le Jardin de Frederic has been sold and is now Les Saveurs de Provence.
The lovely woman who had Le Jardin de Frederic now operates a tiny creperie on the rue Carnot. "Less stress!" she told me the other day with a big smile.
La Cantina is a very good choice for Italian and L'Estagnol has a large lovely garden that's perfect on a warm summer evening.
Cafe Mirabeau is casual and good and offers something for everyone...along with extremely friendly service. Cafe de la Place does a nice job with casual dining as well.
For a more upscale evening out you'll eat extremely well in very pretty surroundings at L'Aile ou la Cuisse in the heart of the village or at the small, elegant hotel Mas de l'Amarine just outside town.
Finally, the chef/owner of Ô Caprices de Mathias (former chef at the Hotel de l'Image) is one of the best in town but he doesn't get his due because he's a bit hidden away.
And we all still love, love, love Mas du Capoun in Molleges (15 minutes east of St. Remy) and the Bistro du Paradou (15 to 20 minutes southwest of St. Remy in Paradou).
End your evening with ice cream or gelato--and great people watching--on the sidewalk at Cafe Roma.
That's my two centimes!
Julie from ProvencePost.com
Cafe des Arts is long gone, I'm afraid. The lovely Cafe Variete has expanded onto their terrace.
The cookie boutique is called Le Petit Duc and it is very much still in business, next to Joel Durand Chocolates. Try the almond Triangles...yum!
Le Jardin de Frederic has been sold and is now Les Saveurs de Provence.
The lovely woman who had Le Jardin de Frederic now operates a tiny creperie on the rue Carnot. "Less stress!" she told me the other day with a big smile.
La Cantina is a very good choice for Italian and L'Estagnol has a large lovely garden that's perfect on a warm summer evening.
Cafe Mirabeau is casual and good and offers something for everyone...along with extremely friendly service. Cafe de la Place does a nice job with casual dining as well.
For a more upscale evening out you'll eat extremely well in very pretty surroundings at L'Aile ou la Cuisse in the heart of the village or at the small, elegant hotel Mas de l'Amarine just outside town.
Finally, the chef/owner of Ô Caprices de Mathias (former chef at the Hotel de l'Image) is one of the best in town but he doesn't get his due because he's a bit hidden away.
And we all still love, love, love Mas du Capoun in Molleges (15 minutes east of St. Remy) and the Bistro du Paradou (15 to 20 minutes southwest of St. Remy in Paradou).
End your evening with ice cream or gelato--and great people watching--on the sidewalk at Cafe Roma.
That's my two centimes!
Julie from ProvencePost.com
Jul 9th, 2013, 11:06 AM
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We ate at L'Estagnol last week and loved it. Very pretty courtyard with a flowing water feature, there is a varied menu, and kind and attentive waitstaff. I enjoyed a cod gratin and husband had sole. Excellent appetizers and desserts. We ate at 8:00 and the courtyard was almost full. There are lots of tourists about so there is no "wrong" time to eat here -- as opposed to say, Spain, where we were always the only 8:00 diners!
PS Although market day is Wednesday, we had a nice surprise after finishing our meal at L'Estagnol. We walked around the corner and in the middle of a large square on a Tuesday night, there was a market with lots of clothes and jewelry (just no food) and odds and ends. It was 10:00 and no sign of closing -- lots of activity and fun atmosphere.
PS Although market day is Wednesday, we had a nice surprise after finishing our meal at L'Estagnol. We walked around the corner and in the middle of a large square on a Tuesday night, there was a market with lots of clothes and jewelry (just no food) and odds and ends. It was 10:00 and no sign of closing -- lots of activity and fun atmosphere.
Jul 9th, 2013, 01:11 PM
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The town of Paradou is not far from St-Rémy, and right off the main road to Fontvieille is the much-loved Bistrot du Paradou. Reservations are essential, as the restaurant is very popular with locals--especially for special occasions.
Jul 9th, 2013, 01:50 PM
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P.S. Julie, I have not been to the Paradou since
my husband died ( don't drive) but I have a pitcher,
and a poster by autogrsphed by Jean Louis. The last time there I was sad to find that his dog died who always greeted me on approach
my husband died ( don't drive) but I have a pitcher,
and a poster by autogrsphed by Jean Louis. The last time there I was sad to find that his dog died who always greeted me on approach
