A hidden garden in Lorgues, a table in the shade of the olive tree
Behind the façade of a house built in 1780, a garden the street would never suspect: a handful of tables beneath the olive tree, a shaded terrace and the song of the cicadas. France & World fusion cuisine cooked on site, in the heart of the green Provence.
A garden you'd never guess from the street
Push open the door of an old Provençal house, in the heart of Lorgues. Our walls are more than two centuries old — this 1780 house was originally a church house, and it has kept that serenity. Then you cross through: at the back, a hidden garden appears.
Just a handful of tables, set beneath a magnificent olive tree, a bougainvillea cascading down the white wall. Absolute calm, in the shade, steps from the village square.
Calm, beneath the olive tree.
You settle in and take your time
In the garden, you lunch in the shade while the children enjoy a play corner; on the terrace, you settle in for good. Attentive, warm service, no fuss, that knows the day's menu inside out.
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. The dream spot for a lingering lunch, a family meal or an evening with friends.
Welcome, settle in.
France & World fusion cuisine, cooked on site
We start from local, seasonal produce — that of the Var and Provence — then slip in a twist from elsewhere: a spice, a technique, an unexpected pairing. We cook on site and the menu changes every week.
An aperitif in the garden, tapas to share
In the early evening, you enjoy a drink in a warm, softly lit atmosphere, in the garden as inside. On Friday lunchtime, chef Benjamin creates a menu at €16; in the evening, it's all about France & World fusion tapas. The spirit of the house stays the same: you feel good, you stay a little longer than planned.
Terrace or garden: where to have a quiet lunch in Lorgues
No roadside, no seaside crowds: here, the calm comes from the house itself. The old walls of 1780 shield you from the street, and you choose your spot according to the mood of the day.
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The garden, for silence
Just a handful of tables, beneath the olive tree, at the back of the house. It is the most sheltered spot: mostly you hear the cicadas, and the bougainvillea does the rest.
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The terrace, for shade
On the terrace, you lunch out of the sun, at the pace of the village. Ideal for a lunch for two, a business meal or a break between two visits of the green Provence.
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The right reflex
Book and tell us you are looking for a quiet table: we will do our best depending on the weather and availability. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Wednesday.
To compare and plan your break: Our terrace in Lorgues · Where to eat on a terrace in the Var.
Why choose our garden in Lorgues
A shaded garden
A handful of tables beneath the olive tree, a cascading bougainvillea and the cicadas: absolute calm in the heart of the village.
Cooked on site & seasonal
Local produce from the Var and Provence, cooked on site every day, with a menu renewed every week.
For every occasion
A family lunch with a play corner, a business meal, a tapas dinner with friends, or the whole venue to hire.
Plan your visit to the garden
The hidden garden is only part of the setting. Explore the place, leaf through this week's menu and picture your stopover with us.
Your questions about the restaurant with a garden
Where is the restaurant's garden in Lorgues?
At 12 avenue Allongue, in Lorgues (83510). The garden is tucked behind the 1780 house — invisible from the street, in the heart of the green Provence, about fifteen minutes from Draguignan.
Can I book a table in the garden specifically?
The garden has only a handful of tables, much in demand in the warm season: book ahead and mention that you'd like to dine in the garden, and we'll do our best depending on the weather and availability.
Is the garden suitable for families?
Yes: a play corner keeps the children busy while the grown-ups linger over the meal in the shade of the olive tree. It's one of our favourite moments of the week.
What cuisine is served in the garden?
France & World fusion cuisine, cooked on site with a good share of homemade, from local, seasonal produce. The menu is renewed every week; in the evening, it's all about tapas to share.
Can I have a quiet lunch on a terrace or in a garden in Lorgues?
Yes. The garden, tucked behind the 1780 house, is the most peaceful spot: a handful of tables beneath the olive tree, away from the street. The shaded terrace also suits a quiet lunch. Book and mention you would like a calm table; the restaurant is closed on Monday and Wednesday.
Can the garden be hired for a group?
Yes, the garden and the whole venue lend themselves to group meals and private hire. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll build the stopover with you.
A lunch in the shade of the olive tree, an aperitif at dusk or the whole venue just for you. Leaf through the menu, then book your stopover.