L'Auberge Provencale in Eygalieres
May 9th, 2004, 12:09 PM
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i ate a few meals there about 6 years ago and it's been on my mind ever since as one of the best restraunts on the planet--very simple recipes, perfect courtyard setting, fantastic ingredients. i'm returning to provence this summer and googled the place (that's how i found your post) to find contact info--do you have any? i only remember the name.
Mar 19th, 2005, 11:34 AM
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In fairness to forum readers, I should post a followup about this strange place. I became fixated on staying at L'Auberge after encountering it in a Karen Brown guide. Receiving little guidance from the forum, I decided to book a night there when we were in Provence last April. It is, indeed, simple, and this judgment is from one that ordinarily chooses "simple", just not this simple. We seemed to be the only people staying there... perhaps ever staying there. Our room was up a cold, dark stairway, and the little light there was seemed to disappear as we climbed upward. Room was tiny but adequate. Babo's note about "perfect courtyard setting" must be outdated as the courtyard looked a little like a rural slum. Our dinner was adequate, and there were others dining there, but we couldn't help regretting our ignoring the Michelin one-star right across the street. I would not recommend this place, and I'm confused by Brown's recommendation. Did you end up there, Babo?
Mar 19th, 2005, 12:44 PM
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The "original" auberge was a charming place. However the owners (friends of mine) retired and sold the place just about 6 years ago. In the past couple of years, whenever I drive by I can't tell if it's open or closed.... I don't think I've ever seen them serve dinner in the courtyard and have no desire to step foot inside.
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