Le Bastide de Capelongue

Frommer's Review

One of the great restaurants of Provence, this citadel of haute cuisine, operated by its owner-chef Edouard Loubet, has made sleepy little Bonnieux a place of gastronomic pilgrimage. Each dish carries his personal signature of innovation and skill. His is an expert, beguiling cuisine -- he's known as "an alchemist of authentic flavors" -- that turns the simplest of dishes into something special to devour and savor. He doesn't serve just fresh spring asparagus; he dresses the dish in sea urchin butter for a unique flavor. He will dazzle you with such dishes as white sausage of truffled chicken with pistachio nuts and celeriac spaghetti or a rack of lamb with wild thyme. He will grill Alpilles pigeon and serve it with a succulent essence of rocket jus and a tartlet of offal decorated with flowers from chives. The chef takes as much care with his desserts as he does with his main courses -- take the crisp praline of bitter chocolate perfumed with absinthe and served with lemon verbena ice cream.

If you'd like to stay over, the restaurant rents 16 beautifully furnished and elegant bedrooms costing from 180€ to 380€ ($234-$494) for a double.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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