An 1780 Provençal house, in the heart of Lorgues
Push open the door of an old home in the green Provence. Behind the bougainvillea-clad façade: a shaded terrace and a secret garden where a handful of tables nestle beneath a magnificent olive tree.
Two and a half centuries of Provençal soul
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. Weathered stone, generous volumes, the coolness of old buildings: it has kept its soul.
It's here, at 12 avenue Allongue, 83510 Lorgues, that the gourmet stopover of Carnets de Voyage comes to life. You step inside as you would open a travel journal: every room has something to tell.
A stopover, not just a meal
A hidden garden beneath the olive tree
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.
On the terrace, you settle in for good: attentive, warm service that knows inside out a menu renewed every week. It's our favourite spot for a lunch that lingers.
In the shade of the olive tree
An interior that invites you to stay
Inside, you enjoy a drink in the early evening in a warm, softly lit atmosphere. Weathered armchairs, salvaged furniture, gentle light: the spirit of the house stays the same — you feel good, you stay a little longer than planned.
What makes this house a stopover
A play corner for the children
While the grown-ups linger over the meal, the children have their corner. You come as a family without watching the clock.
We take our time
Terrace, garden or lounge: here, no one is rushed. A glass, some tapas, a conversation that lingers — the Provençal afternoon drifts gently by.
Cuisine from here & elsewhere
The same promise everywhere, chalked on the slate: homemade, seasonal cuisine where Provence sets off on a journey.
Discover the house another way
The setting, the table, the story of the home and its salvaged treasures: follow the thread to plan your visit to Lorgues.
Your questions about the 1780 house
Where is the Carnets de Voyage house?
At 12 avenue Allongue, in Lorgues (83510), in the heart of the green Provence, in the Var — about fifteen minutes from Draguignan.
How old is the house?
The building dates from 1780. It was originally a church house: it has kept its weathered stone, its generous volumes and the coolness of old Provençal homes.
Is there really a hidden garden?
Yes. Behind the house, a garden you wouldn't suspect from the street: just a handful of tables, in the shade of a magnificent olive tree and a cascading bougainvillea.
Can we come as a family with children?
Of course. A play corner awaits the children while the grown-ups linger over the meal — the house is designed for family gatherings.
Can the house be hired privately?
Yes: the terrace, the garden or the whole venue can be hired for a group meal or a special occasion. Tell us what you have in mind.
Do I need to book a table?
It's strongly recommended, especially on the terrace and in the garden in high season. Booking is done online in just a few clicks.
A table in the garden, lunch on the terrace, or the whole venue just for you. Tell us what you have in mind.