Le Potager du Mas is one of those gems of Provence that you can only imagine in dreams. You pull up to a secluded spot not far from Avignon, and a large garden awaits with fruits and vegetables of all types. You soon realize those are the fruits and vegetables you will be eating for dinner. Just to the left of the garden is a beautiful inn that only has 10 rooms called Mas de La Rose. There is a lovely pool, lavender fields, and grapes growing all around.
The restaurant itself is headed up by a chef named Fabien, who takes great pride in each dish, both in the presentation and the fresh ingredients. The outdoor seating on a beautiful southern French night could not be any more ethereal. Yet, there is nothing pretentious about the staff or any part of the restaurant.
I started with a salad with the freshest of ingredients, followed by scallops and polenta. The herbs / seasonings/sauces were sublime. Dessert was also a treat with all sorts of homemade sorbets and ice creams. The wine list was short but filled with local gems.
This was truly the meal of a lifetime, but reasonably priced (for a wonderful French meal) at 55 Euros for all three courses. I cannot recommend it highly enough and can't wait to go back. Don't miss this hidden gem on your next trip to Provence. Worth the drive! read more