Tag: restaurant
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Spring in Aix-en-Provence – Dumplings, Doubts & Delicious Surprises
There are days when even Les Grumpies disagree. Piero was not keen on going to Aix. Too busy. Too many students. Too much… life. But then — plot twist — he did what any sensible man married to Eveline would do: He researched. And found…
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A Delicious Detour: Restaurant Le Jas
Some of the best lunches are the ones you didn’t plan. We certainly hadn’t planned a visit to La Roque-d’Anthéron — but as so often in Provence, curiosity won. And oh, how it paid off. Tucked into this quietly elegant village, Restaurant Le Jas turned…
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La Maison Rimbert, Pernes-les-Fontaines
A home away from home (Les Grumpies approved) There are holiday homes that look good in photos… and then there are holiday homes that actually work in real life — with market bags on the table, shoes kicked off, and that “we could stay another…
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Balade des Saveurs, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
A chic little lunch… with one very un-chic detail (guess what) L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is one of those places that instantly makes you slow down—mostly because you’re busy staring at the canals, the antique treasures, and the general “is this real life or a postcard?” vibe. It’s Provence at…
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Ékume Marseille: where the fish is fresh and the façade is very, very chic
Marseille can be loud, chaotic, gloriously salty… and occasionally it tries to steal your handbag with a scooter. So when Les Grumpies find a lunch spot that feels calm, design-forward, and deeply ocean-approved — we cling to it like a seagull to a chip. Enter…
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Restaurant Le 6 à Table, Caromb – Sunday lunch that turned Les Grumpies into purring kittens
Caromb is one of those Provençal villages that doesn’t scream for attention. It just… sits there, quietly photogenic, with a church watching over the square and that “nothing happens here” vibe that immediately makes you want to sit down and order something unreasonable. Naturally, we…
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A Perfect Day in Schaffhausen – Munot, Rhein Views & Bella Italia at the Gerberstube
If you think Schaffhausen is just a sleepy stop before the Rheinfall, think again. This little Swiss gem is packed with charm, history, and just the right dose of Italian flair. It’s a perfect day trip for anyone in search of stone towers, river views,…
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Le Bistrot Découverte, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Le Bistrot Découverte – where Provence lands on your plate Market day in Saint-Rémy has its very own rhythm. The streets fill with the scent of fresh garlic. Stalls overflow with tomatoes, apricots, and lavender bouquets. Somewhere, an accordion sets the soundtrack. After weaving through…
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Dinner with Les Grumpies at Le Bistrot de Saint Rémy
There are evenings that simply tick every box – delicious food, lively atmosphere, and that special touch of Provençal charm. Our dinner at Chez Vincent et Bastien – Le Bistrot de Saint Rémy was exactly that. Tucked in the heart of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this bistro has…
