迷人石屋，带露台和花园，Lussan

On a square in the historic centre, chef Christophe Ducros is thriving in a new stylish setting. The chef crafts balanced, unequivocal dishes of pure-bred southern inspiration and heritage. Examples include his famous Costières squab, roasted whole; breast of free-range poultry, corn tartlet and bigarade sauce; vacherin-style strawberries, whipped vanilla cream and verjuice. The overriding coherence is crystal clear. Savour this gourmet escapade to the fill, seated on the rooftop terrace overlooking the cathedral.

On the edge of the Cévennes, chef Sébastien Rath and his wife Gwladys are breathing new life into this old inn with a garden terrace and a lovely bright dining room decorated in a palette of soft hues. The chef's love of local produce never wavers, be it the ingredients (trout from Les Fumades fish farm, pigeon des Costières, fruit from the surrounding orchards, wild herbs etc), the cutlery on the tables or even the jeans manufactured in Lozère for his team! The blind menus reveal the inspirations of the seasons, every dish echoing the chef's sincerity and dedication.

In a picturesque village not far from the Pont-du-Gard, Denis Martin (ex The Marcel) and his wife Joana have set up shop in a handsome limestone building. The chef crafts spot-on, expressive dishes, in which lamb from Les Baux, Mediterranean seabass and the rich Occitan terroir take centre stage – to be savoured on the terrace or in the bright interior. A champion of regional produce, the chef crafts a festival of spot-on, well-balanced dishes. The weekday lunchtime menu is excellent value for money. Why not stay overnight in one of the attractive guestrooms and enjoy the swimming pool? In a n

Duende! Come and see how the arts of bullfighting and flamenco dancing have set fire to the imagination of Pierre Gagnaire. The fine dining establishment of the Hotel Imperator has its own separate entrance, in line with the chef’s independent spirit. Premium ingredients, proven technical expertise, spontaneity and originality. The tasting menu pays a subtle tribute to the finest produce from the Gard and the Mediterranean region (Baron des Cévennes pork, vegetables from small market gardeners, fish from the Mediterranean) in subtle, delicate dishes. The superb wine list of over 1,000 referenc

Likoké is the most international of Ardèche’s restaurants! Belgian-born Cyriel Huysentruyt, in charge of the front of house and wine, works side by side Colombian chef Guido Niño Torres, who upholds the establishment's globetrotting ethos. Over the course of a single set menu, he presents playful, colourful dishes like invitations to head off on a journey, sometimes inspired by a memory, an encounter, a past event… His signature dishes include ceviche of matured trout, whose composition varies with the season. Everything is sourced locally: cheese, veggies, pigeon, etc... Bang-on confident coo

From a long line of bakers, chef Richard Durand has made C'la Vie a real mecca for food lovers. The food is good and life is good! The daily menu features terrific ingredients (most of them local), the flavours are distinctive, and the focus is firmly on dining pleasure. Enjoy your meal in the pared-back dining area inside, or on the terrace in the shade of a hundred-year-old plane tree. A fine selection of wines that celebrates the Rhône Valley and Languedoc, and rightfully so.

In the Cévennes capital, this small restaurant with a low-key façade will set your tastebuds tingling. The chef wholeheartedly works with fresh seasonal produce as he deftly and savvily incorporates spices. An appetising score, unbeatable lunchtime menu and a lovely terrace for alfresco summer dining.