Restaurant by Alain Ducasse na Provence: La Bastide de Moustiers

If you dream of visiting the most flowery region in France or perhaps you are planning a trip for next year, read this post until the end. After all, Bastide de Moustiers, Alain Ducasse’s restaurant in Provence, and hotel of the same name, is a must-see. An obligatory stop for haute cuisine lovers, it has one Michelin star and is in a hidden corner near the Verdon Gorgethe largest canyon in Europe and a ten-minute drive from lago Saint-Croix. With a romantic and exclusive atmosphere, impeccable service and outstanding food, it has the seal of one of the most renowned chefs in the world. In addition, take the opportunity to read about five cities you need to visit in Provence and my accommodation in a historic castle in the region.

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Alain Ducasse’s restaurant in Provence

History

Ducasse fell in love with the 17th century property in the 1990s, and first transformed it into a family summer home, before turning it into a hotel and restaurant.

Location

It’s not easy to find Alain Ducasse’s restaurant in Provence. It is located in the city of Moustiers Sainte Marie, which, by the way, is worth a stop before or after this certainly unforgettable meal. There is no train station nearby, so the ideal is to go by car. It is about 90km from Aix-en-Provence and 30km from Valensole, where the lavender fields are located.

Moustiers Sainte Marie

And of course, if you’re going to eat at the restaurant, a stop in the village is mandatory. Surrounded by stones, narrow streets, with little ocher houses and flowery windows, it even gives the impression that we have stopped in time! In fact, to have a beautiful view of the valley, climb the stairs to the Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir chapel.

The atmosphere of Alain Ducasse’s restaurant in Provence

The view attracts attention as soon as we enter the garden, as from all the tables it is possible to admire the beautiful view of the green mountains. The reputation of the starred restaurant is so good that there is a helipad there just for jetsetters arriving from Monaco for lunch…

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The gastronomy

The menu is seasonal while the vegetables come straight from the local garden. The menu, with starter, main and dessert, costs around 65 euros. On the menu, there is, for example, octopus, salmon, lamb and lots of very fresh vegetables. To finish, a sensational cheese plate and elaborate desserts. The presentation is certainly a separate chapter! The chefs are extremely meticulous and the sommelier always has suggestions on the tip of his tongue, especially the best rosés in the region.

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