Chef's picnic between vineyards and garrigue - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme

Chef's secret

The subtle art of Friday aioli, daube simmered to perfection, a tian of vegetables nicely browned in the oven, bass or red mullet cooked just right, perfectly executed aubergine caviar and grilled peppers?You can already smell the aromas behind your screen? That’s normal: in Provence, sun-drenched flavors speak to us of sharing and terroir. And the chefs who welcome you to the Avignon region are never short of ideas to help you discover their know-how and that of local producers, whom they are particularly fond of.

Aline géhant, the chewy boutique

It’s impossible not to succumb to the many chocolate temptations of this must-visit address in the heart of Paris…

V&G, des plats vegans et végétariens gourmands et stylés

V&G, gourmet and stylish vegan and vegetarian dishes

At the helm of the V&G kitchens for the past two years, Matthieu Marie’s original, colorful creations feature fruits, vegetables, cereals and legumes.

Au Prieuré, a daring chef who likes to break codes

Christophe Chiavola arrived in spring 2023 at the helm of the restaurant at Le Prieuré-Baumanière, Relais et Châteaux 5***** in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, where he offers surprising seasonal cuisine with Mediterranean accents.

Au Prieuré, un chef audacieux qui aime casser les codes

Cave Demazet, les vins du terroir avignonnais ont une vitrine

Cave Demazet, a showcase for local Avignon wines

The Demazet winery, founded in 1925, is almost a hundred years old and still going strong! This cooperative winery in Morières-les-Avignon handles vinification, bottling and sales for 75 winegrowers working in nine communes.

Serge Chenet's starry picnic

In a farmhouse built in 1610 by the Carthusian monks, come and discover a cuisine with the flavors of Provence. Serge and Maxime, Meilleurs ouvriers de France and 1 Michelin star in 2018 and 2021, welcome you to their home.

Une étoile rouge et une étoile verte : gage d’excellence pour la Mirande

A red star and a green star, La Mirande

Florent Pietravalle, chef of the gastronomic restaurant at the Hôtel la Mirande (5*****) since 2016, has been awarded a red star and a green star in the Michelin guide to fine dining in Avignon and Provence. Creative, singular and curious, he tests and experiments, driven by a resolutely innovative, committed and eco-responsible approach.

Honey from the Popes' Palace

Beehives in the city! After two years on the roofs of the Palais des Papes, the beehives will take up residence on the Rocher des Doms in April 2021. Six beehives, placed under the aegis of Avignon Tourisme and entrusted to the care of the Avignon-based association “Car elles butinent”, have already produced several dozen kilos of the precious honey.Car elles butinent” have already produced several dozen kilos of the precious nectar, stamped “miel du Palais”. These bees in the city are a reminder of the importance of preserving our rich biodiversity wherever possible.

Le Tipi : ramener la biodiversité en ville

Bring biodiversity home with the Tipi

Le Tipi is an avant-garde venue, the first of its kind in the region, that welcomes young and old alike for a no-holds-barred discovery of permaculture and agriculture: an urban farm, a ceramics workshop, a herbalist shop, a canteen, a bar and a concert stage!

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The Reboule farm producer sharing his harvest with a family - Photo credit: De beaux lents demains

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Avignon CitypassBenefit from the destination at the price

Earn more than 50€ on the tourist attractions of the City of Papes, direct access to museums and monuments of Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, discounts on your visiting guides and certain places. Activities, as well as your favorite station 24 or 48 hours!