Far from the ebb and flow of tourists determined to get sunburnt but nevertheless in the heart of Provence. Accomplices Johan Ramos and Sébastien Colombéro have been running this welcoming house for a few years now. It is right in the village centre and is full of the local gourmet spirit and maybe a little more than that. Because you see; it is a fact that what you eat here is so very good. Working fresh products is an infallible way of taking care of value for money. All you need is enough customers to make things run smoothly once success happens, keep a cool head and a cheerful eye. In good weather the sunny patio protected by acacia trees never empties. Mauricette and I are having our meal right here during good weather. She was right to book. An engaging start with "moules gratinées à l'ail et au persil" (mussels with garlic and parsley). Real mussels from home. Not frozen pre-cooked stuff from New Zealand. 15/20. The same again for the "crumble de chèvre et concassé de tomates fraîches" (goat cheese crumble with fresh diced tomatoes) for the lady with the green hat. The tomatoes are from a local producer and the cheese from a local cheese maker.

This starter could do as a main course if you ask nicely enough. 15/20. An unheard of main course for Mauricette with "tartare italien" (Italian tartar)! With Parmesan cheese, olive oil, tomato and basil. And crisp salad. And homemade green chips. Well, I think so. 14,5/20 in any case. Delicious "filet de dorade aux crevettes, risotto aux crustacés" (daurade fillet with prawns, shellfish risotto). Real risotto, fine creamy sauce, supple fish. Nearly as simple as the bible, and moderate in its effect. 15/20. An idea that we find again with the "mi-cuit au chocolat" (runny chocolate cake) at 14,5/20 and especially the "nougat glacé, crème caramel au beurre salé" (iced nougat, salted butter crème caramel) at 15/20 again. The chef's sobriety isn't due to his lack of capability but by a strong desire to remain simple. This means that marketing isn't pushed upon you but the show is spontaneous and honest. The price of the liquids confirms this: San Pellegrino at 3,50 € the litre and wine menu at under 20 €. A village table far from agitation and snobbery. Smack in the bull's eye!