A 1780 church house,
a French classic and a secret garden
In the heart of Lorgues, push open the door of an old Provençal house. Behind the façade: a shaded terrace, and a secret garden where a handful of tables nestle in the shade of a magnificent olive tree.
A home with a story
Our walls are more than two centuries old. Set in the heart of Lorgues, this 1780 house was originally a church house — and you can still feel it in its serenity. It has kept its soul: weathered stone, generous volumes, the coolness of old Provençal buildings. You step inside as you would open a travel journal — every room has something to tell.
It's here, at 12 avenue Allongue, 83510 Lorgues, that the gourmet stopover of Carnets de Voyage comes to life.
Our guests rediscover our 1780 house with every visit — it's an authentic Provençal setting in the heart of Lorgues.
A stopover, not just a meal
The hidden garden
Behind the house, a garden no one would suspect from the street. Just a handful of tables, set beneath a magnificent olive tree, a cascading bougainvillea and the song of the cicadas. Absolute calm, in the shade, in the heart of the village. It's our favourite spot for a lunch that lingers.
This patch of greenery is the perfect stage for a dinner under the olive tree for two, for a birthday in our garden with loved ones, or for a full private hire: the garden under the olive tree can be booked for your events. Many of our regulars come back above all for the hidden garden, our signature in Lorgues.
We take our time
On the terrace, you settle in for good. Attentive, warm service, no fuss, that knows the day's menu inside out — it changes every week. We tell you about the dishes, suggest a glass of wine, and give you all the time to travel from one plate to the next.
For an impromptu lunch, our terrace in Lorgues welcomes you throughout the week; for a group, it can also be hired privately as our terrace for your events. And when the sun beats down, we slip beneath the plane trees of our shaded terrace.
Welcome, settle in
When evening falls
Inside, you can enjoy a drink in the early evening, in a warm, softly lit atmosphere. The spirit of the house stays the same: you feel good, you stay a little longer than planned.
In this soft, low-lit atmosphere, many choose a dinner for two, far from the bustle of the village.
Play corner, warmth & details
A play corner for the children while the grown-ups linger over the meal, nooks that invite conversation, and everywhere the same promise chalked on the slate: cuisine from here and elsewhere.
As you wander from room to room, a gallery inside the restaurant shows the works and vintage finds of local artists, to discover between two courses.
Book your stopover
A table in the garden, lunch on the terrace, or the whole venue just for you. Tell us what you have in mind.
Fancy booking the whole place for yourself for an evening or a seminar? Let's talk.