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This handsome mansion in the heart of Salon-de-Provence is the lair of Alexandre Lechêne. He treats diners to remarkably creative cuisine unveiled in surprise set menus that adhere to a single guideline: "Go with the flow"! The beautifully plated dishes showcase market garden produce and local fruit, such as flame-seared Mediterranean liche (fish) paired with a medley of parsnips and a fishbone stock. Fresh, tasty and perfectly seasoned! The combinations of ingredients can be daring but are always spot on and deftly crafted. The stylish interior sports mouldings, frescoes on the ceiling, Prove

Open for lunch only (Tue-Sat), Atelier Salone is the bistro sibling of Villa Salone. In a laid-back atmosphere, dishes such as pig's-head pâté with sauce gribiche, confit of veal breast with glazed vegetables, or tarte Tatin with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream are served in a small dining room with a moulded ceiling and a fireplace, on the light-filled veranda or on the shaded outdoor patio.

In front of the Canal Baussengue marina, a picturesque trattoria where waiters and clients call to each other in a cheerful and distinctly Italian atmosphere! Homemade fare (spaghetti, gnocchi etc), Parma prosciutto cut with the slicer, and the great Italian classics. The terrace is taken by storm in fine weather, as is the lunchtime chalkboard menu, excellent value for money.