Sunday Lunch

Congrats Salima! Stayed for a few days in Le Lavandou about 20 years ago. Had a wonderful time.The place to go for Bouillabaisse (fish soup dish-complete main meal) is Les Tamaris on St Claire Plage. From what I can gather they are still in operation and getting good comments My only caution is to order one dish for the two of you. We are pretty capable gourmands, but believe me, even after three hours ,and two bottles of wine, those Boullliabase offerings were too much even for us. You also might want to try the various couscous dishes offered in the area. All the Best.

Cheers Markk! Thanks so much for the quick response and sound advice. I am familiar with Gault Milau magazine, but will get their Guide, and also Pudo France as you suggest. Specifically we are considering the following restos for the Sundays we are in Provence: Le Relais de Templiers- Montfort sur Argens( Var) Auberge de la Madone- Peillon (perhaps a touch upscale to what I 've stated)- but sounds great) Le Pistou- Chateau Neuf du Pape ( Accidentally stumbled into this spot 30 years ago on our first trip to France. Still gets good mention in some guides. Probably new owners after all these years. Have to go for old times sake.) If anyone has any comments or other thoughts, they'll be most welcome.. All the best.

Salutations All! I am a new member and this is my first post My wife and I live the slow life in a small village about 40 kms outside of Montreal. We manage to get away for about a month each year. Our idea of a great holiday is small villages, long walks, good local grub and wine, mixing with the locals, and balancing eating in restaurants with shopping at the local markets and preparing our own feasts in our temporary village "home". We appreciate all food. Even fine dining. Frankly, when push comes to shove, prefer small (family run?) local establishments. No menu or wine list would be just fine. Places where the locals frequent. Places where you can safely put yourself in the hands of the patron with no regrets. Places where the traditional three hour Sunday lunch is a must This year we are headed to Provence late September to mid October. First week in Figanieres in Var, last two weeks in Saignon in the Luberon. Staying in a self-catering appartment in both villages using that as our base from which to tour. I know I've poseda pretty broad request but any restaurant suggestions for a couple of hungry, quirky travellers would be greatly appreciated. Cheers and many thanks!