Hôtel de l'Orange

Having left Duende in Nîmes, Julien Caligo has returned to his native Vaunage, setting up shop in a converted farm building that has been transformed into a contemporary dining space. The venue pays homage to his grandmother Monique, who passed down the fundamentals of cooking to him. Offering excellent value for money, the lunch tasting menu is a masterclass in technical skill. To start, focaccia with sweet Cévennes onions and a tartlet with smoked pike roe, followed by bonito, quinoa crunch and green asparagus – a starter with real bite – then hake, pressed pig's ear terrine, a bold and frag

In this vaulted Renaissance former weapons room (5m high! ), diners sample cuisine that fetes the Cévennes and Camargue regions. It is accompanied by a nice selection of minor wines from the region.

This endearing family-run eatery is the lair of a chef who crafts healthy, intuitive, regional cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local organic market gardeners. Scents from the garrigue, Camargue and Mediterranean, flanked by homemade sourdough bread made with heritage wheat. Warm welcome and an exquisite shady patio.

Yohann Boucard has turned the old station of Quissac into a fine establishment, sporting minimalist lines and iron work by local artisans… The food is equally enthralling, thanks to painstakingly selected ingredients and unusual, flavoursome combinations. Professional service.