We won't hide it from you. We also love the region for its terroir, its good restaurants, its vineyards, its producers... A certain art of living.
You have to take the time to sit on a terrace, to stimulate your taste buds, to enjoy yourself. There is something for all tastes, all desires, in all seasons.
Cévennes sweet onions, Vigan apples, pelardon, figs, olive oil, chicken, capon, strawberries, not forgetting truffles and ceps, are endlessly varied by the region's restaurateurs. Note: there are more than 760 organic producers in the Gard, making it a leading department in France.
So, how about it? A little treat?
Ready for a little stroll in Lozère? Take the magnificent Route des Crêtes to reach this unusual place. A café-restaurant, an associative space for discovery, exchange and sharing, relaxation, learning, games, shows... A place we love!
A place that will delight your taste buds with its delicious dishes, prepared and served by volunteers using local produce. For cheese lovers, we recommend the plate with whole Pélardon cheese and a small salad. It's a real treat, and well worth the walk!
Reservations essential in season!
Route des Crêtes - RD35 - 48160 Ventalon-en-Cévennes – +33 (0)6 51 09 40 28 – A 45-minute drive
https://www.lerelaisdelespinas.org/
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Located in the Ardèche, just a stone's throw from the Gard, this bistrot de pays offers a warm welcome and delicious cuisine, in a refined indus' decor.
This couple, both former research engineers, returned to their roots when the village's last shop, the former bakery-café-grocery, closed for good. They took over the place, and while Julie set about restoring the building, Victorin trained in cooking and pastry-making. On the slate: pieces of meat simmered grandma-style, roasted camembert with the flavors of the garrigue and perfect eggs.
Julie and Élise welcome you with cheerfulness and good humor.
Lieu-dit Le Mazert – 19 route de Chambonas – 07230 Payzac
+33 (0)4 75 35 06 22
comptoirdepayzac@gmail.com
40-minute drive.
Mid-June to late September: lunch and dinner service Tuesday to Saturday.
Rest of the year: lunchtime service Tuesday to Saturday. Evening service Friday and Saturday.
All year: closed Mondays and Sundays.
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With Dimitri in the kitchen and Gwenaelle serving, it's a winning combination of a delicious meal and a great time.
The cuisine is inventive, refined and based on local produce gleaned from short circuits. The service is efficient, friendly and professional.
It's a superb address that we recommend to you with your eyes closed, to spend an excellent moment in the warm setting of the stone dining room, or on the terrace in fine weather.
Route d’Uzès – 30500 Potelières – +33 (0)4 66 25 86 90 ou +33 (0)6 33 86 18 50
https://lacarte.menu/restaurants/potelieres/la-fontaine-du-mas-5
10 minutes drive
Reopening early May 2025
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Guinguettes are legion on the banks of the Cèze and Auzonnet rivers. They all have something special about them.
We recommend La guinguette de la Lecque for its consistency. This establishment has been in the same family for some thirty years. The dishes are simple, delicious and hearty. The service is efficient and pleasant. And what about the charming setting on the banks of the Cèze?
Save room for the salad and the welcome pâté, which may be hard to spot on the menu... or you won't finish your plate!
In season, book as early as possible: services are often fully booked a week in advance!
La Boudène - 30160 Bordezac - +33 (0) 4 66 25 18 99
https://www.facebook.com/share/1C3N3veYrN/
20 minutes by car
May and September: every weekday evening, and lunch and dinner at weekends.
June, July and August: daily and afternoon drinks.
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Le Clos des Arts offers a classic and varied menu. There's something for everyone: salads, pastas, meat and fish... with a Mediterranean twist. A no-risk address just 5 minutes from home, where everyone will find the dish that inspires them, where service is efficient and smiles are always the order of the day!
Domaine de Villaret - 30960 Les Mages- +33 (0)4 66 25 40 91
https://www.closdesarts.com/le-restaurant/
5 minutes drive
Daily lunch and dinner, except Monday and Saturday lunch, and Sunday evening
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