In Avignon you will find restaurants devoted to various culinary trends, but more and more tourists prefer restaurants that serve national cuisine. Pot-au-feu (stew), as well as a steak, which is usually served with fried potatoes, are considered the most common meat dishes. Fans of more sophisticated dishes will surely like pork legs fried in breadcrumbs, as well as quail and pheasants, which are served with various fruit and vegetable garnishes.
Avignon offers travelers with children a wide range of entertainment. Many are sent with children to the picturesque park Ile de la Barthelasse. This park is located on a beautiful island, … Open
Local residents combine all national French traits of character, such as a sense of superiority, the variability of mood, or constant craving for something new and unknown. They feel … Open
Nougat is one more popular dessert in Avignon. Only best honey is used to cook mouthwatering local nougat. Naturally, such nougat is quite expensive, but its exceptional taste compensates for this drawback. There are more affordable varieties of the popular dessert, but that nougat is made of sugar, not honey. Local confectioners add different combinations of dried fruit, nuts, and other ingredients to nougat.
Avignon is rich in numerous interesting historical sites. You can start your sightseeing from visiting the historic district of the city and the walls surrounding it (Town Walls). This … Open
Auberge Des Papes restaurant and confectionery is open on one of the central streets of the city. The charming dining venue is a family business that has been open for several decades already. It is a great place to try the most popular home dishes of the region. All food is made in accordance with signature recipes of the restaurant’s owners. Signature dishes with truffles are particularly popular, but many come to enjoy delicious ice cream.
In Avignon, it's very easy to find a cozy cafe or a restaurant and try delicious French cuisine. In the large brasserie cafes with terraces on the Szaseczny Square, the Republic Street, the … Open
Christian Etienne is one of the best restaurants in Avignon that is famous far beyond the borders of the city. The dining venue is open in a gorgeous building that dates back to the 14th century. The menu of Christian Etienne is mostly dedicated to the regional food. Despite the fact that this restaurant is distinguished by relatively high prices, its hall is never empty. It is better to book a table in advance as the venue can be quite crowded in the evening. Besides the most popular dishes of Provencal cuisine, the restaurant offers a range of unique desserts. For example, travelers can order special ice cream with fennel that is usually served together with the signature saffron sauce. The price of this exclusive dessert is more than 60 euro, but experienced foodies are not scared of such a high price tag.