Breakfast was excellent- we had each a croissant, a hige fresh orange juice and a cappuccino all…read morefor €21.80

This is a review of the Maison Violette in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, the suburb across the Rhône from…read moreAvignon proper. Dîtes-moi pourquoi Proust a mangé seulement les petites Madeleines? Le monde de la pâtisserie est grand, varié, et plein de la beauté visuelle et gustative. La Maison Violette vous offre ce monde entier avec la service polite. Prenez ce plaisir épicurien pour vous-même.

Possibly the best restaurant in Provence is in the heart of St. Remy. L'ailse ou la Cuisse presents…read morea surprising broad menu in a beautiful outdoor setting. Servers are affable and accommodating to dietary menu amendments, something many other Provence restaurants discourage. We dined there twice with consistently impressive results. The menu is diverse by Provence standards, where many restaurants offer two or three main courses. There are two can't-miss menu options that should be on every diner's table: (1) the lamb shoulder, which cooks for seven hours and can be separated with a spoon; and (2) the Asian marinated pork ribs, similarly cooked for five hours until it simply falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Somehow, even with these delicacies, the desserts steal the show. Guests are invited to the dessert display to select their meal's final course. Make sure you leave plenty of room and order several desserts to sample.

This was the worst dining experience we had in France, and maybe one of the worst for the expense…read morewe've ever had. It started well enough with a nice bottle of Chablis and a good tomato starter, but it quickly went downhill from there. Our mains were served, and both dishes were so disappointing -- I had their signature chicken dish that was bland and dry, my wife had a cod concoction that was mediocre at best, especially for the prices they were charging. After our first couple of bites, our table was soon swarmed by flies...and I'm not talking about a few, I'm talking a complete SWARM to the point that we had to cover the dishes with napkins to keep the flies off our food. The server finally came over and put one of those pest fans on our table. This didn't really help, and after trying to finish, we simply gave up, covered the remaining food with our napkins, and just finished our wine. Not good at all. And then when the daylight was fading, they turned on these bright LED lights in the umbrellas overhead -- we suddenly felt like we were dining in a doctors office.. And after all this, the only solution the manager came up with (after never coming over to our table at all) was for us to take our half eaten meal into their deserted indoor dining area across the street. Simply unacceptable. There were other problems as well but you get the idea...don't let the idyllic pictures fool you, AVOID this place at all costs! That"s $200 we will never get back. So many better places to eat in St. Remy -- DON"T GO HERE! Consider yourself warned...

Follow the smells of freshly baked bread and it should hopefully lead you here! They had so many…read moreitems at this bakery from bread, cookies, brownies, croissants, even pizza. Of course we indulged on pizza with cheese, a brownie, and cookie. No seating at this bakery, but we found a spot on the sidewalk and gobbled down our goodies. Divine! The cheese was sweet/salty and tasted so lovely on the fresh bread. The brownie practically melted in our mouths. Bring cash as it's easier to pay and be sure to say "Merci ! and s'il vous plait" (:

This bakery is outstanding! When we were in Avignon, I was able to preorder sandwiches, and…read morecroissants for the next morning! I prepaid and my order was ready at 7:30 am! They offer a great variety of sandwiches, and pastries. In addition, they have daily/weekly specials that give people the opportunity to try different desserts at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this bakery!

The group of women working were very welcoming and greeted us with big smiles which made our…read moremorning better. The avocado toast and egg omelette were delicious. We'll be back on our last day in Avignon.

A café with decent food and options for to-go drinks…read more I came for an early lunch. Ordered a hot dog with crispy onions on top, which wasn't anything to write home about, but tasty enough. The Speculoos cheesecake was lacking in Speculoos taste, but it was rich and a satisfying dessert. The real star was the chai latte milkshake, which was perfect for a hot summer's day. Prices are a tad high, but otherwise solid for drinks to-go.

THE best Boulanger in all of Provence, without doubt! We came upon Benjamin Jouval's incredible…read morebakery / cafe / brunch spot the week we stayed in Rustrel, Provence, FR. Truly amazing bakery with some of the most classic French pastries ever. We went to one of the most famous Boulangeries in Paris and this was far better. Classic, rustic and more country like. The breads and pastries were to die for. Say hello to Benjamin when you stop in while hitting the markets in Provence. It's a short easy drive near Apt, Roussilon and Gordes. A must stop while in Provence!

we were starving and was trying to find a boulangerie in Apt however there was none open... finally…read morewe decided to drive to Rustrel and came here! Very nice lady and fresh bakery... we ordered a butter and a chocolate croissant and 2 cafe latte... that makes a perfect french breakfast!! this place is a must go if you're heading to provencal colorado!

Service was fantastic even tho there was a line behind me. The server took his time creating the…read moreperfect petals for me. Loved the two different chocolates on my choco waffle cone!

The ice cream hits the mark! Large variety of delicious, rich and creamy gelato or fruity and light…read moresorbetto. Tastes exactly like the item/fruit described. The service is efficient as the lines can be long. Ordered the famous flower with a macaroon in the center and the ice cream scoopers are precise and take pride in their creation. Each flower was consistent and identifiable (even though they may have felt rushed as the lines were long). the macaroon does get a little soft sitting atop the ice cream, so if you are a macaroon purist, you may want to opt out of it or ask for it on the side. The caramel salted gelato was one of the best we had on the trip. The melon was just like biting into a fresh and juicy cantalope. The coffee gelato tasted exactly like a flat white. Very impressed with the quality here!

Fabulous food! We enjoyed our lunch so much and everything we saw at the neighboring tables looked…read morewonderful too. The people who work there are very friendly, and the interior is very cute. Refined without being stuffy. It was busy on a Tuesday lunch in December so my guess is you will be well served to make a reservation most times.

Chez Paulette is an Eygalieres institution -- not the fanciest restaurant in town but the most…read morepopular. It's larger than it appears, with outdoor tables stretching around the side Anna across the street to the restaurant's bar. The service is excellent and attentive, and the atmosphere is perfect. That's why people come here and linger. The menu is good too, but the food itself was a little disappointing. Perfectly fine, and fresh, and reasonably priced, but a little over dressed and under seasoned. I'd give Chez Paulette 3 stars for food, but 5 stars for everything else.