Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou

As you explore the winding lanes of Avignon, you may come upon this attractive restaurant with a large open-plan kitchen. The chefs deliver the food to the table themselves, while you drink up the savvy tips of an enthusiastic sommelier, who is something of a connoisseur of biodynamic wines. Mathieu Desmarest crafts a surprise menu depicted by legible, pared-down, balanced dishes, courtesy of seasonal produce sourced from local suppliers, enabling him to make the most of this cornucopia of impeccable ingredients (octopus, bluefin tuna, pigeon). The subtle and creative recipes and marriages of

Red mullet, courgettes, peppers, artichokes and olive oil: chef Julien Gleize celebrates Provence on a picturesque square of the City of Popes, courtesy of drool-worthy dishes jazzed up with herbs and spices and a fondness for produce from the Atlantic. A seasonal score packed with flavour to be sampled in an urban interior dotted with vintage details or on a shaded terrace by a refreshing fountain.

This gorgeous old Provençal bastide on the outskirts of Avignon upholds the hospitality traditions of the country inns of yesteryear devoted to good food and good cheer. Noble produce and classicism take front stage here, illustrated by loin of cod sautéed on a slice of bread with a trio of celery, leeks and peanuts, although the occasional more modern creation can also be found. Southern Côte du Rhône wines take pride of place in the cellar. Lovely terrace in fine weather and polished service.

This friendly restaurant is decorated in vibrant colours and is set in a 19C townhouse. It serves seasonal cuisine based on fresh local produce, which can be enjoyed in the courtyard when the weather is fine.

This inviting establishment on the way out of the village specialises in seasonal Mediterranean cuisine: courgettes, aubergines, olive oil and lemon accompany local fish and lamb from La Crau. The sublime south-facing terrace overlooks the leafy, well-tended garden. At the end of a flower-decked meadow, a handful of authentic guestrooms done up in Mediterranean colours await you.

In the heart of old Avignon, this discreet restaurant occupies a long, narrow space with vintage hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and contemporary touches such as designer pendant lights, Plexiglas seats and simple settings on pale wood tabletops. Having worked in some top kitchens (Pollen, Le Carré d'Alethius, Le 1920), the chef rustles up straightforward modern cuisine centred on seasonal produce. He likes to prepare the same ingredient in different ways and showcase a variety of textures, a case in point being the peas that he serves with the Salers ribeye steak, or the strawberry and elder

In this pleasant bistro in the heart of the city, with its industrial-style interior, street art touches and an open kitchen with a waxed-concrete bar, Jonathan provides friendly, professional service. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, chef Aurélie cooks up creative dishes inspired by bistro recipes or comfort food, adding a playful twist by means of spices, herbs, berries or dried fruit. Examples include devilled eggs with red curry, an old-school pita bread with braised shredded beef and a sesame cream, Carnaroli risotto with chanterelle mushrooms, or Aubrac beef tenderloin with a chicken sauce and