jonathan
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I can't remember who it was who posted a link to the 'Lost in Arles' blog last year (Roz? Chris? And it must have been on ST) - but huge thanks from me, because this little cabanon near Simiane-la-Rotonde is very lovely. I've had two beautifully peaceful late afternoons sitting on the deck overlooking the lavender fields drinking tea and reading my kindle; 2 good morning trips to the boulangerie (wood-fired oven) in Rustrel for my breakfast breads, and two good Luberon Lunches (thanks to some recommendations from Kevin and others).
Yesterday's lunch was in Viens: a very gorgeous village, with fabulous views from its hilltop position. Lots of handsome big houses in the village, and a nice, quite modest, chateau. Good food at Le Petit Jardin - surprisingly busy, I thought - until I realised that it was a Jour Ferié (14th July), and hence no cheapo formule midi... Still, the €26.50 menu was very decent.
And today was market day in St-Saturnin. What a super place! As with Viens, it's got topography on its side: more fabulous views, especially if you take the pretty easy climb up to the castle/chapel right at the top. But it's rather more down to earth than some of the more touristed Luberon villages: plenty of 'real' shops, a good selection of bars, and two lovely looking little hotels, both of which come with good food recommendations from my local contacts...
Today's lunch specials at the St Hubert looked more appealing than at Les Voyageurs, and St H's terrace is particularly lovely. Good food (a superb crème brûlée à la verveine) and friendly service.
2 photos: my tea time spot here at the cabanon, and the view from S-S's castle.
Yesterday's lunch was in Viens: a very gorgeous village, with fabulous views from its hilltop position. Lots of handsome big houses in the village, and a nice, quite modest, chateau. Good food at Le Petit Jardin - surprisingly busy, I thought - until I realised that it was a Jour Ferié (14th July), and hence no cheapo formule midi... Still, the €26.50 menu was very decent.
And today was market day in St-Saturnin. What a super place! As with Viens, it's got topography on its side: more fabulous views, especially if you take the pretty easy climb up to the castle/chapel right at the top. But it's rather more down to earth than some of the more touristed Luberon villages: plenty of 'real' shops, a good selection of bars, and two lovely looking little hotels, both of which come with good food recommendations from my local contacts...
Today's lunch specials at the St Hubert looked more appealing than at Les Voyageurs, and St H's terrace is particularly lovely. Good food (a superb crème brûlée à la verveine) and friendly service.
2 photos: my tea time spot here at the cabanon, and the view from S-S's castle.
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