Marie à Callas

Nestling in the countryside, this 16C bastide looks out over the Massif des Maures and the village of Les Arcs. Well-hidden and accessible along a path, the interior sports stone vaults, while the patio, shaded by a reed canopy, overlooks lush green scenery. Sébastien Sanjou works hand in hand with local producers to conjure up seasonal provençal-themed recipes, dotted with nods to Southwest France: Axuria suckling lamb, Béarn poultry, Gascon duck. An example of his high-flying skill and devotion to legible food: catch of the day, roasted and served with baby artichokes and olives.

The luxurious Terre Blanche estate is home to this restaurant that boasts an exclusive, plush, almost timeless feel and a terrace overlooking the countryside that is exquisite at sunset. Chef Quentin André, former second chef, shines the spotlight on the Var region by way of delicately crafted cuisine embodied by outstanding ingredients: baby veg from Tourves, line-caught fish from St Raphaël, Vidauban poultry, cheese from the Var, without forgetting fresh herbs from the cottage garden. This mouth-watering score is embodied by swordfish jazzed up by vibrant jus of carrots, rum and Hyères curcu

A vineyard (515ha, no less!), a five-star hotel and spa, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant and an organic vegetable garden. It's in this idyllic setting, where Provence meets Tuscany, that chef Louis Rameau and pastry chef Éric Raynal work in tandem. They celebrate the local produce of the Haut-Varois terroir with vegetables, herbs and flowers from the kitchen garden, as well as olive oil and wine from the estate. The cheeses and other ingredients, delicately and skilfully prepared, are also organic and sourced from the best producers in the region: heirloom tomato French toast, roasted tomato and

A restaurant owes so much to its proprietors… and in this rustic, quintessentially provençal house, which was their family home in the 1920s, the Bruno family continues to uphold a tradition that revolves around truffles. After taking over the helm from their dad Clément, the two brothers – Benjamin in the kitchen and Samuel in the dining room, blend tradition with modernity: green asparagus with truffle-laced caviar or suckling lamb from the Pyrenees. Their truffle-themed set menu (the type of truffles changes with the season) remains a pivotal element of their culinary score. Forthright, ind

This charming small restaurant sports a contemporary decor on the first floor of a stone house that stands in a medieval, picture postcard village. Tasty cuisine showcasing seasonal market produce with an emphasis on vegetables, hence the delicious and sensibly priced vegetarian menu. The peaceful shaded terrace takes front stage in the summer months. The welcome is as warm as the service is on the ball.

Quentin and Hermance Joplet are at the helm of this family business in a refurbished house, whose open kitchen backs onto a splendid terrace, which, in turn, commands a knockout view over the valley and the walled village of Fayence. The food is steeped in the colours and flavours of Provence and inspired by the market and the seasons, with dishes such as fillet of Mediterranean meagre, panisse and seasonal vegetables, or fig tart, almond cream and red berry sorbet. The attentive service is tailored to each guest. A handful of guestrooms should you wish to stay overnight.

An establishment run by charming people: Emilie takes care of the customer's every need, while the chef rustles up seasonal cuisine, full of freshness and flavour, making the most of short food supply chains and local producers. A gourmet hideaway that fills up every day and offers excellent value and maximum dining pleasure.