Restaurants in Saintes Maries de la Mer

Saintes Maries de la Mer

Auberge Cavalière

Table 13 - Located in the heart of the Camargue Natural Park, surrounded by huge, ancient and wild lakes, welcome to “Le Pont Des Bannes” gastronomic restaurant, where you can enjoy a gourmet meal overlooking the vast marshland or on the terrace around the pool. Chef Eric Guigon, who has worked with the greats, such as Guy Savoy, Alain Senderens and…

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Hostellerie du Pont de Gau

Food guide restaurant - Like a well-kept old Camargue lady, this auberge-restaurant has watched over the canals around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for sixty years. Then, to everyone’s surprise, in June 2014, Nice-based chef Gérard Ferri took over the kitchens, in a new chapter of his illustrious (and Michelin-starred) career. His seasonal menus are a best-of…

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Casa Romana

Food guide restaurant - Româna like "Romanian" is the second nationality of Florica Etienne. But Italy is never far away. This is an excellent pizzeria set off the beaten tourist track, in the agreeable setting of a cosy cottage. Florica's husband Christian - a member of the Camargue Mediterranean Cuisine Conservation Society - is in charge of grilling the AOC bull…

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L'Amiraute

Table 13 - It's all aboard this (broad-beamed) ancient ship, with its varnished wood, model boats, lifebuoys and polished helms. The setting - facing the harbour master's office and marina is sure to get you in the mood for the fish, shellfish and lobsters fresh from the tank. Provencal and Camargue specialities have their say too.

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A Fleur de Sel

Cuisine de Provence - The serene atmosphere of this little eatery - cosy inside and sparkling outside is eminently pleasant. Alexandra's cuisine points towards the sea (though not exclusively), is fuss-free and spruce, and comes with a sprinkling of fleur de sel. Naturally.

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Mas de Calabrun

Food guide restaurant - This authentic country house, spanning 150 acres on the banks of the Petit Rhône river, is an invitation to get back in touch with the land. The sundial on the turret always points skywards the weather here is in tune with nature. The carefully-made and hospitable food immerses guests in the Camargue lifestyle a feeling which a post-meal…

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Mas de la Fouque

Food guide restaurant - Au milieu des étangs camarguais, des chevaux et des taureaux dans un parc de 5ha, grand confort et ambiance traditionnelle, grandes chambres personnalisées. Restaurant : spécialités culinaires.

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Les Vagues

Table 13 - Dive into the yacht-club atmosphere of this maritime-style establishment, decked out in blue and white, berthed in the port facing the boats. Fish dishes served by weight, accompanied by a saffron pistil and basil infusion. Not forgetting the shellfish and tender salads. Authentic light, summer cuisine.

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L'Estelle en Camargue

Food guide restaurant - Set inside Hotel Estelle, a luxurious establishment built around a peaceful lake, this modestly-titled eatery overflows with generous sunshine and good manners. You can enjoy a light lunch by the pool here at midday, or a gastronomic evening dinner complete with candles and crackling fire. Sven Fuhrmann leads guided tours of this French…

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Le Bruleur de Loups

Cuisine de Provence - This traditional restaurant, with its no-nonsense decor, is appreciated by locals for its sea-facing terrace out of the way of the town centre and regional cuisine, including such delights as Bouzigues oysters, mussels baked with dill and bull beef stew with tapenade. Good value (and quantities!) for money!

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