Maussane-les-Alpilles, sitting on the other side of the mountains is one of the prettiest villages in Provence.
Yes, I am biased because I am based in the Alpilles mountain area. The truth is, whether you are experiencing the Luberon or the Alpilles, Provencal villages are truly glorious.
I am spoilt and can visit restaurants out of season; summer time we tend to stay close to home. The Provencal season is busy with visitors, the heat means shade and swimming are front of mind and in general there is a laziness that consumes.
Languid, is the word I would use to describe summer.
If you are visiting Saint Rémy de Provence, then Maussane-les-Alpilles is a must. The drive that cuts through the Alpilles mountains is spectacular and there are some wonderful restaurants to enjoy.
Life in Provence would not be the same without Bistro du Paradou, xv.
Where To Eat In Maussane-Les-Alpilles
Ou Ravi Prouvençau
34 Avenue de la Vallée des Baux, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
+33 (0) 4 90 54 31 11
Bistro du Paradou
57 Avenue de la Vallée des Baux, 13520 Paradou
+33 (0) 4 90 54 32 70
La Place
65 Avenue de la Vallée des Baux, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
+33 (0) 4 90 54 23 31
Café de la Fontaine
70 Avenue de la Vallée des Baux, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
+33 (0) 4 90 54 30 15
Le Restaurant L’Oustaloun
4 Rue Auguste Saurel, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
+33 (0) 4 90 54 32 19
Pizza David
Place Joseph Laugier de Monbian, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
+33 (0) 6 12 19 88 68
images from condé nast traveller
