If Christian Fondeviolle just contented himself with provençale cooking in cicada land, his place would be full and put many noses out of joint. But no. He's not only chuffed at having brought South-western specialities in his suitcases and serving "plancha" style cooking, which is much more subtle than it seems, but he multiplies all of his initiative to satisfy his customers. That's his way! Mauricette, who rolls her "r"s like a Welsh rugby hooker, and I quickly catch on: this "try" at lunchtime's 15 € menu will be transformed. The lunchtime formulas spread from 10 € to 15 €. Coffee is included for 15 €. A real bargain. You'll see why if you read on. Be patient! In fact this is really a menu-carte. There are no less than 8 or 9 starters, as many main courses and it's not easy to choose. Maliciously the lady with the green hat fishes out "salade de seiches à l'huile de noix" (cuttlefish salad with walnut oil) at 13,5/20. And me: "filets de rougets marinés au citron" (red mullet fillets marinated in lemon) at 14/20. Not a bad start! Mauricette is amazed by her "le kebab landais, salade verte" (chiche kebab from Les Landes, green salad).

What? A chiche kebab? In the South-west? Explanation: kebab bread garnished with pieces of crystallised duck breast, with plancha cooked vegetables. Wow! No less than 15/20 according to our expert of the moment! Once she has finished her improvised belly dance I tell her what I think about my "magret de canard des Landes au chorizo" (duck breast from Les Landes with chorizo)! This is a great beast! Quality meat, discreetly efficient slivers of chorizo and healthy grilled vegetables. 14,5/20. The dessert of the day is a simple "salade de fruits frais" (fresh fruit salad). But as fresh as you can get and finely sliced. 14,5/20. And then coffee, as it is included in the menu. Bonus! This is a friendly place as we are given "verrine de pruneaux" (glass of prunes) with caramelised nuts. A gift in the menu at 15 €! As the chef loves his job, he goes even further! Dishes from Provence of course and the South-west with a hint of Spain and even tex-mex. You may also find happiness, dear readers, thanks to this tradition respecting chef and at amazing cost!