Restaurants in Cagnes-sur-Mer and Le Haut-de-Cagnes

A former nose for the perfume industry, Catherine Armandi has breathed new life into Loulou-La Réserve since taking over this classic Cagnes-sur- Mer gourmet enclave in 2010. The restaurant, at 91 promenade de la Plage, has been renamed as Catherine (tel. 04-93-31-00-17; www.catherine- lareserve.com).

In Cros-de-Cagnes, chef Jacques Maximin dishes up fresh fish at the seafront Bistrot de la Marine, 96 promenade de la Plage (www.bistrotdelamarine.com; tel. 04-93-26-43-46). The best seafood deal is their daily lunchtime three-course special for 29€.