Leely

I'm leaving for Arles in a couple of weeks. (I know, I know: a terrible time to go to Provence, but hey, I had a surprise week off.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for places to eat, particularly casual/informal? I'm a woman travelling solo and dining alone in a formal restaurant seems daunting to me.

I will probably play most of this trip's dining by ear (no offense to Van Gogh), but I usually like to have one meal that knocks my socks off.

Thanks to all for any recommendations.

Underhill

Do you want suggestions in Arles itself or in the surrounding area?

Leely

I do like my wine with dinner, so I'll probably stick to Arles for the evenings. I could drive somewhere for lunch, however.

cigalechanta

I like a place the Locals go to it's "L'Affanage." 4 rue Moliere. And if the "Vaccares" is still open(opposite the Nord Pinus Hotel,)
There's a wonderfu Tapas bar but can't remember the name.

Leely

Thanks for the replies. I'm not a terribly difficult-to-please eater, but I do like to have at least one memorable meal on vacation. It is France, after all.

Cigalechanta, I cross-referenced the tapas suggestion with eGullet, and I want to say this place is also an organic farm? If so, I will definitely try to check it out.

Again, thank you.

cigalechanta

No, the organic farm restaurant is La Chassagnette in the Camargue outside of Arles

cigalechanta

http://www.departures.com/bb/bb_0303_camargue.html

La Chassagnette
Route du Sambuc
13200, Arles

Ronda

Here is a link to a thread on Dining in Arles:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34477773