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Patisserie Volpert

The wonderful variety of pastries in this patisserie are decadent and elaborate, beyond what you would expect in a small village. Gelato is served as well, and an attached garden with tables.

Address: Place Saint-Elzear

Patisserie Volpert

La Closerie

Situated in the former post office, this modern, creative Michelin-rated restaurant serves imaginative, artfully presented cuisine. Chef Olivier is an artist in the kitchen and the service is meticulous. I savored a fabulous lunch, including chestnut cappuccino and mushroom soup, mushroom pot pie in a phyllo pastry “pot” and the most divine layered fig dessert. La Closerie is a treasure!

Address: Boulevard des Platanes La Closerie

Le Grain de Sel

Hearty Provençal comfort food is made with love at this bistrot/wine bar. Relish the simple, but flavorful, dishes such as wild boar. Sit on the terrace for lunch or on a warm evening to enjoy the sunset and beautiful views across the valley

L’Art Glacier

Down the road from Ansouis, this ice cream café boasts an expansive terrace with pretty valley views. A host of rather flamboyant sundaes are topped with vibrant fruit, paper flowers, butterflies, birds, sails, dragons, “fireworks” and more. They offer more than 50 flavors of ice cream and sorbet. Tables can be reserved ahead of time, which is recommended since, on a warm day, the line for a table can be quite long.

Address: Grande Rue Le Grain de Sel

Address:

767, Chemin de Hautes Terres (get there by car, as it is a bit outside the village)

L’Art Glacier