Lorgues, a French village best savoured at the table
Between the Côtes de Provence vineyards and the hills of the green Provence, Lorgues cultivates the Provençal art of living. At 12 avenue Allongue, our 1780 house offers its gourmet version: a shaded terrace, a hidden garden and food that travels.
Lorgues, a large Provençal village in the heart of the Var
Set among vines, olive trees and hills, Lorgues is one of those Var villages where the light sets the pace of the day. Its plane trees, old town and lanes invite you to wander without a watch.
On Tuesday mornings, the Provençal market livens up the centre: seasonal stalls, local produce, chats in the shade. The perfect setting before sitting down to eat, a stone's throw from the historic heart.
Lorgues, on Provençal time.
Lorgues in three moments
Morning, the market
On Tuesdays, browse seasonal produce under the plane trees and feel the pulse of the village.
Midday, the terrace
A gourmet stop in the shade, with the weekly menu and a good share of homemade dishes.
Afternoon, the stroll
The old town, canvases by local artists in the lounge, an open-air antiques market in the hidden garden.
In the heart of the village, a house that has seen the centuries go by
On avenue Allongue, Carnets de Voyage unpacked their trunks in a house built in 1780. A sunny patio, a shaded terrace, a hidden garden: we welcome you for lunch and dinner, with a carefully laid table and attentive service.
Var produce, with a ticket to elsewhere
We start with local, seasonal produce from Lorgues and Provence, then add a twist from further afield: a spice, a technique, an unexpected pairing. The anchor stays French; the journey lands on the plate.
We cook on site and the menu changes every week, always with a vegetarian dish created in its own right.
France & World, at every stop.
Art and antiques join you at the table
In the lounge, the walls host works by regional artists that change with the seasons. In the hidden garden, an open-air antiques market sets salvaged furniture, ceramics and travel trunks between the tables.
Canvases, furniture and objects are for sale directly: a favourite spotted between two courses can leave with you.
A stop in the heart of the green Provence
Draguignan, Les Arcs-sur-Argens and Vidauban are only about fifteen minutes away; Salernes and Cotignac extend the drive among vines and olive trees. Choose your starting point:
And to plan your visit to Lorgues:
Your questions about Lorgues
Where is Lorgues, in France?
Lorgues (83510) is a village in the Var, in the heart of the green Provence, about fifteen minutes from Draguignan, Les Arcs-sur-Argens and Vidauban.
Which day is the Lorgues market?
The Provençal market takes place on Tuesday mornings, in the heart of the village, under the plane trees.
Where to eat in Lorgues?
At Carnets de Voyage, 12 avenue Allongue: France & World fusion cuisine, with a good share of homemade dishes, served in a 1780 house with a terrace and a hidden garden.
What to do in Lorgues around a meal?
Stroll through the old town, enjoy the Tuesday morning market, then wander from canvas to canvas in the lounge-gallery and browse the antiques in the hidden garden.
Should I book a table in Lorgues?
It is strongly recommended, especially on the terrace and in high season. Booking is done online in a few clicks.
Plan your stop in Lorgues
A large party, an allergy to mention, a question about this week's menu? Write to us and the team will get back to you quickly.
We'll keep a table for you.
Browse this week's menu, then book your table in our 1780 house on avenue Allongue.