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AIGUES-MORTES
L'Algo Boulido
This place is a real find, although actually finding it the first time is not easy. It's outside the town walls to the east down a road that becomes almost a dirt track, so don't be put off. The decor is really unusual and funky. A very bohemian atmosphere and terrific food. The razor shells for a starter are awesome. The whole place is taken down in the winter (you'll see why). open from early April to late October.
Location: Chemin de Peccais, Aigues-Mortes, Gard
Tel: 0613247931
Restaurant Arcades
There are 3 menus: a strictly luncheon one for 22€, one for 32€ and one for 42€ and a la carte. The menus are, on the whole, regional and while not cutting edge, are done with skill. There’s a fine selection of wines, not just from the region but from other areas in France as well. There is also a relatively big choice of 9 wines by the glass, which is unusual. The service was efficient and timing of our courses was leisurely without it becoming lax. In short, this is restaurant a cut or two above the average that presents its regional cooking with excellence and style.
Location: 23 bd. Gambetta, Aigues-Mortes, Gard
Tel: 04 66 53 81 13
ARLES
Le Café La Nuit on the pl du Forum
Immortalised by Van Gogh, this is the place to sip your apéro.
Lou Marquès at the Hôtel Jules César, bd des Lices
The place for gastronomic greed. Formal atmosphere, wonderful cooking, a real French treat.
Think at least €60-70 per head.
Tel: 04 90 52 52 52
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
In July/August the whole town is awash with flamenco guitars, buskers, street hawkers and cafe tables crammed onto every street corner, so there’s no shortage of choice, but try...
Le Kahlua, rue Jean-Roche
Tapas, pizza, grills and cheap wine until 1am, starting at around €15
Tel: 04 90 97 98 41
L’Impérial, pl des Impérieux
Local specialities and fish with interesting sauces. Menus from €20 and up. Closed Nov to March.
Tel: 04 90 97 81 84
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