THE guide to restaurants and gourmet addresses in Aix-en-Provence and surroundings!

Délicieuses pizzas au feu de bois, cuisine du terroir composée de produits frais et locaux (joue de cochon braisée au vin rouge, carottes & grenailles, ganache au chocolat & crumble de noisettes, pour n'en citer que quelques uns..) et super sélection de vins, à déguster dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse ! Agréable terrasse à l'ombre d'un magnifique platane... Une adresse qui ravira toutes les "canailles" gourmandes !

En plein cœur du Château La Coste, dans l’ancienne dépendance de La Bastide de 1682, le nouveau restaurant italien Vanina vous propose une cuisine délicieuse empreinte du savoir-faire des chefs : toutes les pizzas sont réalisées à partir d'une pâte ayant fermenté 24h minimum, dans le respect de la tradition italienne, et de produits frais et bio. Un feu de cheminée accompagne votre dégustation au sein de la salle du restaurant à la décoration minimaliste, et une terrasse ornée d’une balustrade en fer forgé, à l’ombre des marronniers centenaires, vous accueille lors des beaux jours.

The feast with a view! At the foot of Sainte-Victoire, on the north side, this 4* hotel offers a breathtaking panorama between mountain ranges, surrounding greenery and Picasso Castle. In this setting, the Brazilian Mateus Marangoni, who worked at Troisgros in Brazil and at Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona, has created a daring, traveling and refined menu.

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Le Breakfast club est né en 2021 quand Pauline et Stéphane, gourmets voyageurs, ont créé à Cassis le premier lieu consacré au brunch. La réplique du centre d’Aix, au sein du quartier Mazarin, est née l’année suivante. Le brunch, généreux et fait maison, y est proposé 6 j/7 avec œufs brouillés ou Bénédicte, tartines, gaufres, pancakes, granola… Le midi, avocado toast, salades et poke bowls viennent renforcer la carte salée pour un lunch plus que parfait.

Cuisine gastronomique savoureuse, d'inspiration méditerranéenne et italienne, élaborée à partir de produits frais de saison. Poissons, fromages de région, grands classiques de la pâtisserie française… Pour accompagner ces plats, une sélection de vins et de champagnes de grandes maisons est proposée. La belle salle du restaurant vous accueille dans un cadre raffiné tout au long de l'année, sous la verrière, bordée par la luxuriante nature extérieure ! Une spacieuse terrasse devient le décor de vos déjeûners dès les beaux jours. Un rendez-vous incontournable au cœur d'Aix-en-Provence !

C'est l'alliance d'un duo de passionnés : le jeune chef William, qui nous élabore en cuisine des plats exquis, composés de produits frais rares et "goutus", et Eric, dénicheur de grisants vins authentiques. Au menu notamment des poissons sauvages, des viandes de race issues de producteurs locaux, accompagnés de légumes du marché. Ces deux-là nous partagent le fruit de leur créativité du moment pour le plus grand plaisir de nos palais, au sein d'un cadre contemporain et intime, dans le poétique quartier nord-est du vieil Aix !

Exceptional meats... and sushi to match! In the charming village of Ventabren, La Table de la Fontaine offers refined cuisine made with fresh products. What's special about the card? The excellence of meat between land and sea: meats from the best sources on the one hand (beef, black pork, lamb, poultry... depending on the season), wild or very well-bred fish on the other (sea bream, tuna, Scottish salmon...) on the other (sea bream, tuna, salmon from Scotland...). Enough to satisfy all desires in a pretty country setting, with warm decor inside and a shaded terrace in summer.

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Les gérants, passionnés de gastronomie, vous offrent une cuisine traditionnelle remise au goût du jour, à base de produits locaux de saison soigneusement sélectionnés. L'équipe vous accueille avec enthousiasme : au déjeuner, pour la dégustation de spécialités méditerranéennes et autres déclinaisons de la cuisine française, préparées avec amour par le talentueux chef ; ainsi que deux soirs par semaine, pour une soirée musicale et participative ! Dans une ambiance conviviale, savourez un repas de qualité tout en profitant des plus grands classiques de la variété jouées en live au piano.

Bistronomic pleasure with a view, and what a view! The Bistrot Lumière is one of the restaurants at the 5* Thalazur Bandol-Île Rousse hotel, which itself borders the clear waters of Rènecros Bay. Executive chef Martin Féragus, who went through beautiful houses before joining this prestigious stage in the Var region, interprets French and Mediterranean cuisine with an unbeatable quality-price ratio. A beautiful and good escape that is well worth the trip!

Enjoy a good ice cream while strolling through one of the most beautiful villages in France. Founded in 1982 in Miramas-le-Vieux, Maison Le Quillé has enjoyed a reputation of excellence for over forty years. Its know-how: authentic handmade ice creams, made daily with products selected for their taste quality (hazelnuts from Piedmont, pistachios from Sicily, pistachios from Sicily, vanilla from Madagascar...). “Full fruit” sorbets contain at least 40% fruit harvested at maturity, and even the toppings and decorations are homemade!

100% homemade chocolates and pastries. Rosa Chocolatier opened its doors in Pélissanne at the end of June 2024, but its founder has been exploring the world of sweets for nearly 25 years. Originally from Bastia, like his mother Rosa who gave his name to the brand, he worked in France and England before settling in Provence. His only credo: pleasure! Chocolate is at the top of the list, accompanied by an appetizing array of pastries, cookies and other delicacies.

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Calissons have a remarkable taste and finesse. Founded in 1874 by a Swiss confectioner, Maison Parli, a venerable institution in Aix, celebrates its 151st anniversary^E year in 2025. Her secret? Full control of the calissons manufacturing cycle, which begins with the confection of the fruits, on site, using ancestral methods. The dough, rich in almonds and sweetened with fruit syrup, is ground with ancient granite rolls that preserve the texture of the ingredients. In 2022, 3,000 almond trees were planted on 10 ha cultivated organically in Ventabren, reflecting the company's desire for permanent improvement.

Déguster le meilleur des produits espagnols. Nos voisins ibériques excellent en charcuterie.
Erwan Mazé, le fondateur, travaille avec un domaine familial situé en Estrémadure pour proposer des jambons crus d’exception, ainsi que des lomos, chorizos ou salchichones de bellota — les bellotas sont les glands dont se nourrissent les porcs noirs élevés librement au grand air. Côté fromage, le manchego, nature ou à la truffe, complète la gamme à manger et se glisse volontiers dans les planches apéritives composées par Erwan. Les vins arrivent de toute l’Espagne pour arroser le tout.

A butcher shop like no other in the heart of the pedestrian center. In this store where craftsmanship is king, meats are cut and decorated on the central island, in front of customers, after having been selected from the open wall windows. The team is passionate and attentive.
As for the appetizing catering range, she recalls that the founder previously owned a renowned butcher-restaurant in Le Tholonet: here, we like to cook!

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Amoureux du Japon, Mathilde et Joris ont fondé l’Atelier du Mochi en 2019. Née de leur passion commune pour la pâtisserie nippone, l'Atelier est la première boutique dédiée à l’univers du mochi glacé artisanal et provençal à Aix-en-Provence. Des produits soigneusement sélectionnés originaires du sud de la France, et une fabrication 100% artisanale et locale grâce au laboratoire de production installé sous la boutique... Profitez d'une pause gourmande et qualitative pleine de douceur, accueillis avec délicatesse par les gérants à l'enthousiasme communicatif ! Possibilité de commande en ligne.

Artisanal and healthy pralines. Remembering the darlings of the beaches of yesteryear that Arnaud and Céline created Monsieur Praline. Their multiple creations combine gluttony and health: significantly reduced sugar levels (only 33% of unrefined brown cane sugar) and various nuts, all without additives. After Cassis and Aix-en-Provence, it's time for Saint-Rémy, the city of Nostradamus, who we forget was one of the first authors to write about confectionery!

The summary of Provence. Extra virgin olive oil comes from 10 ha of olive trees of the Aglandau variety, planted to support the village's olive-growing heritage, which was damaged by the great frost of 1956. This Jouquard mill is also an artisanal distillery of essential oils: in terms of aromatherapy, lavender is king, but other Mediterranean plants — thyme, rosemary, immortelle... — are also transformed on site to collect their essence.

Handcrafted quality since 1959. This brand, which has been passed on from father to son — already three generations, currently with Damien and Mégane at the helm — continues to seduce the people of Aix, and for good reason: charcuteries and small “fresh homemade” dishes are concocted with French pork and old-fashioned know-how. An institution!

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Le savoir-faire Stéphane Robert, artisan boucher-charcutier depuis plus de trente ans, a créé le Bœuf a la Côte il y a 16 ans dans les paturages hauts-savoyards près d'Annecy avant de rejoindre en 2011 sa provence natale et de jeter son dévolu sur la commune de Châteauneuf-le-Rouge.

Accompagné de Catherine son épouse et de leur fille Camille, ce trio familial passionné et épicurien ne propose que le meilleur à sa clientèle.

La qualité C'est le crédo de la maison : les viandes françaises sélectionnées sont soigneusement choisies, les charcuteries et tous les plats traiteur sont fait maison.

Enjoy exceptional Greek dishes in the heart of Aix. Theodosia and Nektarios opened the Éléa grocery store in 2021 to celebrate the culinary heritage of Greece, their country of origin. They promote good, healthy and fair food, offering more than 800 products selected directly from small Greek producers and artisans. Also worth discovering: delicious traditional cooked dishes, mezze, vine leaves and puff pastries cooked on site.

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The place to live. In the heart of Luberon, this wine estate is also a multifaceted and immersive space that offers tastings, cellar visits, and a 500 m² concept store.², concerts... A desire of the founder, Paul Dubrule, pioneer of wine tourism. Organic wines, from 36 ha of vineyards, come in several ranges and colors: delicate and structured whites, balanced and fruity rosé, long-lasting reds with tight tannins. The estate also sells its organic olive oils.

The ambiance. Summer and winter, for an afterwork or an evening with friends, it is good to meet up in this cozy bar that looks like an Irish pub. The beer cellar has no less than 120 bottles and 15 others on tap, as well as wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, with optional gourmet platters to share. Concerts, karaoke, blind tests and other festive evenings punctuate the week. For all gay lads aged 0 to 90!

Carine et Roland Coupat ont construit leur propre moulin à huile d'olive éco-responsable à Cadenet. Équipé des dernières technologies oléicoles modernes, il a pour vocation de promouvoir la qualité des huiles et des terroirs oléicoles du Luberon. L'exploitation est certifiée en agriculture biologique. L’influence du terroir, la variété et la maturité des olives ainsi que la méthode d’extraction placent l'huile emblématique du moulin dans la palette gustative de type “fruité vert” ou goût intense. Découvrez également toute une palette d'huiles aux arômes variés !

Consistent quality. In this family estate created in 2005 on the heights of Rognes, between the Trévaresse and Costes chains, independent winemakers Christian and Mireille Bastard work their vines in a traditional and environmentally friendly way. Vinification is done in a modern cellar, in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels depending on the vintage. Fine and elegant rosés, lively and aromatic whites, powerful and silky reds: sure values that express their land.

The quality of wines and practices of an organic estate since 1996. This human-sized property has 36 ha of vines. No less than 12 typical southern grape varieties are grown there, including rarities such as Counoise. The wines, produced in all three colors in blends or as a single varietal, are aged in stainless steel tanks, barrels, amphorae or concrete eggs, sometimes without added sulphites. A lot of personality and typicity for the whole range!

Traditional wines and olive oils. On the sunny terraces and hillsides of southern Luberon, this vineyard was founded in 1998 by Louis-Michel Brémond, agricultural engineer and oenologist, within the family farm property. The vines, managed with respect for the natural environment and cultivated organically since 2008, produce wines of great finesse that fully express the land. On the oil side, 600 olive trees, mainly of the Aglandau variety, share with the vineyard the sweetness of this enchanting site.

The land on the stone side. On these heights of the AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire, the view is breathtaking, with the Cezannian mountain, Mont Aurélien, the Cengle bar and Sainte-Baume within sight. The estate extends over 80 ha, including 47 of vines cultivated biodynamically since 2012, in ideal geological and climatic conditions. High-quality wines, structured and generous in red, lively and elegant in white, lively and elegant in white, balanced and fruity in rosé, are crowned with each new vintage.

Cuisine raffinée et moderne conduite par le Chef Michel Marini (1* au Michelin) dans laquelle qualité et traçabilité des produits sont de mise. Les fruits et légumes proviennent de leur potager écologique, conduit selon les principes de la permaculture. Une promenade épicurienne pour savourer les trésors de la Provence, au sein d'un cadre magique : cette superbe bastide du 18ème siècle offre une élégante salle à manger, une terrasse estivale dominant le parc aux essences enivrantes, un spa, un vignoble et même un espace d’exposition d’art contemporain !

The elegance of the wines and the setting of this place steeped in history since 1118! Long closed to the public, this 12th century wine estate^E Century has come back to life ever since
the arrival in 2021 of Jean-Marc and Wendy Gobbi, the new owners. The castle is a former priory surrounded by 13 ha of vineyards and olive trees
and lavenders. Between natural splendors, bare stones, Romanesque chapel and paved courtyard, the site has a crazy charm! The vineyard, located in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, has regained its letters of nobility: racy and fruity reds, fine and long-lasting rosés, floral and acidic whites.

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The authenticity of a place dedicated to wine and creation. In 2017, the Le Dorze family fell in love with this estate built around an 18th century country house.^E century, whose Italian-style terrace overlooks a vineyard surrounded by woods and a hill of hundred-year-old oak trees. Major works have in particular made it possible to build a superb winemaking cellar, equipped to express the best of the land.

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Feeling like a chef. For more than fifty years, Morcrette has been Ali Baba's cave of tableware for all food lovers. The vast store space — no less than 200 m² — combines cookware and pastry utensils, cooking equipment, cooking equipment, logs, logs, carafes, jugs, coffee makers, teapots, robots and other small household appliances. In case of doubt, a competent team is there to provide advice. Customers say it: at Morcrette, when you look, you find!

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The retro and sustainable pleasure of an old-fashioned drugstore. In this pretty shop in the center of Aix, Marine the ex-chemist offers all the classics of yesteryear for a healthy home: household, hygiene and care products, accessories, kitchen utensils and even decorative items. All are selected from a perspective of sustainable development, with ethical manufacturing and origins from Provence or France, sometimes from Europe. Some are available in bulk. Impossible to come out empty-handed!

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Eco-responsible fashion and a radiant welcome. In the heart of the village of Fuveau, this charming consignment shop, which has just been renovated vigorously, offers a sharp selection of second-hand clothing for women and teens. The magic has been happening since 2016 thanks to Malou, an outstanding consultant who, after working in the world of luxury, takes care of trends, seasons and the development of her clients. You can also find in store: jewelry or handmade bags, decorative items and other accessories from local designers. A feminine, intimate and joyful cocoon for all styles and budgets.

Discover the fascinating world of optical art. This architectural center, which combines architecture and art in a structure made up of hexagonal cells, was designed and built in the 1970s by the visual artist Victor Vasarely. He, a visionary and steeped in humanist values, saw this futuristic project as a museum but also an artistic center, an exchange laboratory and an educational place. An exciting and cheerful visit for aesthetes of all ages, with the added bonus of a rich program: temporary exhibitions, conferences, shows, concerts, workshops...

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Top quality face, body and hair treatments! L'Occitane recipes, rooted in the Mediterranean lifestyle, are developed according to the principles of phytotherapy and aromatherapy. Immortal, almond, cedar, lavender, verbena...: more than 45 years after its creation, the small local company that has become an international adventure continues to make its honey from the most beautiful southern plants. It is here in its original cradle: it was in Provence that Olivier Baussan, the founder, started distilling essential oils in 1976. One of the two factories is located in Manosque, just 40 minutes from the Aix store.

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Chouchouter ses mains et ses pieds. Les soins des mains commencent par un rituel manucure, puis se prolongent par une pose de vernis classique ou semi-permanent. Ces derniers sont sélectionnés dans les belles palettes de O.P.I, chouchou des modeuses, 1944 PARIS, marque française éco-responsable, ou Manucurist, green et vegan. Pour les pieds, les produits professionnels de la marque allemande GEWHOL réparent les zones sèches ou abîmées et lissent les petites imperfections. Des ongles parfaits et du temps pour soi !

La création contemporaine au cœur des vignes. Christian Le Dorze a deux passions : le vin et l’art. En 2017, il a racheté et rénové avec sa fille Victoire le Château Bonisson, à Rognes (p.94). Dans la foulée, ce grand collectionneur a lancé le Bonisson Art Center, dédié à l’art contemporain sous toutes ses formes. Dans les anciens chais, le centre occupe 300 m2, avec quatre salles ouvertes sur les jardins. Un lieu superbe où les expositions d’artistes de renommée internationale sont en accès libre !

Recharge your batteries in an exceptional institute. On the shores of Rènecros Bay, the wellness center of the 5* Thalazur Bandol-Île Rousse hotel offers the best of thalassotherapy, in the immediate vicinity of the sea, and the spa with a complete range of face and body treatments. These are made with Origine products, a Provençal brand based in Gémenos, and Carita, a prestigious French beauty brand with an international reputation. A break to (yourself) for a few hours or during a 100% relaxing stay on site.

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Le meilleur des cosmétiques marocains. L’huile d’argan, le savon noir ou le ghassoul, c’est chez Argania ! La boutique distribue les produits bio de la marque Nectarome, élaborés près de Marrakech depuis 2007 par une coopérative de 90 femmes réunies autour d’un jardin botanique, et ceux d’Huilarome. Excellents conseils en boutique pour la peau ou les cheveux. N’hésitez pas à demander un soin visage.

Celebrating the museum's 10th anniversary! Near the center of Aix, this space of flavors and knowledge overlooks the manufacturing workshops of the Roy René Confiserie. For its anniversary, the Calisson Museum is offering brand new digital tools in order to offer visitors a renewed immersive experience. It's the whole story of the almond from Provence and the famous candy that comes back to life in the superb building, labeled Mediterranean Sustainable Building and located in the heart of an almond garden managed in an agroecological way. A fun, gourmet and responsible place, as pleasant as ever to roam around with the family.