Le Mas De Peint, Provence

Advantages: great views and fab food
Disadvantages: a bit isolated

...ingredients and you can have as much wine as you can drink (from the vineyard next door). This costs £15 per person. This are very sociable events and you get to meet the other people staying – we met some really interesting people there. The food is top-notch as well. When we were there he was cooking twice a week. They both speak fluent French and English which is reassuring. The grounds The mas de l’hermitage was originally a farm where lilies were grown. There is a large wooded area that is terraced. You go up a narrow driveway off the main road through the vineyards to reach the farm. Be warned – this isn’t tarmac and isn’t suitable for low-slung suspension so I was a bit worried about my car bottoming out it. There’s a parking area under tall pine trees. The farm building itself... Read review

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Advantages: sun, great food, scenery, wine
Disadvantages: cold in Winter, hard to get around on local transport

...beds at midnight. We noticed the temperatures were warmer along the S coast, reaching 22 degrees, but back in Provence the temperature was variable and often cold, our last day in Provence we spent a very cold day in the fascinating village of Fontaine De Vacleuse with Le Mistral blowing..this village has a mysterious spring from unknown source, a water mill and a paper factory..we walked around in our winter coats but enjoyed the day all the same. We headed home next day all with heavy hearts, sorry to be leaving Provence, but there is always next year. :>))... Read review

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Advantages: Food, atmosphere, staff, décor
Disadvantages: Smoking throughout

.... It is also suitable for meeting with your family or friends if you want something a little special. Perhaps you want to relive last year’s holiday in Provence? You can probably guess that I think this restaurant is certainly one to visit if you want something a little special in the big bad city. It is just a stones throw away from numerous bars and clubs in Smithfield and Farringdon such as Bed and Match. It is open for lunch as well as dinner. For more information or bookings call 020 7608 1609 Du Café de Marche 22 Charterhouse Square London EC1M 6AH The menu we had only contained details for the three course fixed price menu. There was no mention of a two course price so if you do not want three courses you may want to call in advance and check whether they offer any other menus. Apparently the same people run a brasserie... Read review

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