Mediterranean Travel - Camargue, France

Late Summer Lunch at La Chassegnette

In the gorgeous Camargue region of southern France, a land of wild horses, rice and salt fields, there is a restaurant owned by chef Armand Arnal called La Chasegnette. A former sheep farm that has been carefully converted into a great restaurant that will treat you to the best that the South of France and Mediterranean Food has to offer. The restaurant has its own certified organic vegetable garden and is very proud of serving only the best most natural and locally grown ingredients.



The inside restaurant is decorated in a simple contemporary way, it is a great space and perfect for dinner. For lunch and if the weather allows ask for a table outside under the vine treluces. order a bottle of Rose, ask for the freshly made tapenade with sourdough bread crostinis and order the chef suggestions.



After lunch make sure you visit the boutique where you can buy local gourmet Mediterranean foods and wines. And walk around the property and gardens.



La Chassagnette is located approximately 8 miles south of Arles, on the road to Le Sambuc. Exit toward Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, then take a left on D36 in direction of Salins-de-Giraud

La Chassagnette
Le Sambuc 13200 ARLES
Closed on Wednesdays
Tel. +33 (0)4 90 97 26 96
Fax +33 (0)4 90 97 26 95
E-mail: chassagnette@heureuse-camargue.com
Web: lachassagnette.blogspirit.com

Mediterranean Food and Travel: French Cuisine

The Cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provences-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes

The southern Mediterranean regions of France (the regions of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provences-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes) are rich in olives, quality citrus, vegetables and fruits and herbs – the south of France is one of the largest suppliers of all these ingredients in France. The region also produces the largest amount of olives, and creates superb olive oil. Lavender is used in many dishes found in Haute Provence. Other herbs are also found in the cuisine: thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, savory, fennel, marjoram, tarragon, oregano, and bay leaf. Honey (rosemary and lavender) is a prized ingredient in the region. Seafood and fresh fish proliferates throughout the coastal area. The South of France also has some of the best cheeses and wines found in the country. Garlic and anchovies are used in many of the region's sauces, and Pastis is the South of France national drink, and Truffles can be found in the northern regions of Provence.