Listed are restaurants within about an hour's drive of Nice listed by village.  Restaurants, chefs, and owners change. Be sure to check the dateline at the beginning of each entry.

Saturday
02Aug2008

Antibes: La Jarre

New owners have renamed it Le Figuier.

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Sunday
03Aug2008

Antibes: Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit

New and much improved La Jarre, and it is even open for lunch.

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Monday
27Apr2009

Antibes: Don César

Peggy and Bob had suggested an Easter Monday lunch here, and it turned out to be an even better idea than we had all hoped.

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Thursday
26Nov2009

Antibes: Le Don Juan

Just a minute's walk from the parking by the main entrance through the ancient city walls, this is one of the most inviting-looking restaurants in the old town of Antibes.

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Wednesday
04Mar2009

Antibes: Le Temps des Mets 7

We were intrigued by the Asian influenced-menu and were wavering.  As he entered a man turned to us and said that it was the best in Antibes.  How could we not go in after that?

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Biot: Le Jarrier

Young chef from Lou Cigalon

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Sunday
03Aug2008

Callas: Hostellerie les Gorges de Pennafort

Drive through vineyards and then enjoy a truly great meal.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Coaraze: Auberge du Soleil

A nice drive with a good lunch at the end.

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Friday
01Aug2008

Eze-Bord-de-mer: Cap Estel

Live like royalty, if only for lunch, at this magnificaent villa.

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Friday
27Mar2009

Gourdon-Auberge de Gourdon

The town is quite charming, with interesting stores on its cobblestone streets selling glass, soap, honey, and a wonderful place for silk blouses and scarves (www.sophie-tudor.com).

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Sunday
13Sep2009

Grasse: Lou Fassum

We searched Michelin maps for a restaurant that was new to us and appealing and reserved at Lou Fassum.  The food sounded good, one star, and the picture of the terrace on the web site was inviting.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Les Arcs: Le Relais des Moines

Buy some wines at the elegant coop and then feast here

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Luceram: Retour aux Sources

The town is simply magical in December

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Sunday
13Sep2009

Peillon: Auberge de la Madone

In the three years since we last ate here, there have been dramatic changes in the restaurant, probably linked to its Michelin star. The staff is larger, the terrace seems better laid out, and the food is more inventive and interesting. 

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Valbonne: Lou Cigalon

Wander through the Friday market and then relax with a wonderful lunch

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Sunday
03May2009

Vallauris: Café Llorca

Café Llorca gives us a great opportunity to enjoy the works of these two great chefs at reasonable prices.

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Sunday
03Aug2008

Villefranche: Le Mayssa

Terrific terrace and pleasant food

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