Simple Sophistication: French Gastronomy in Provence

“Who doesn’t love Provence? And who doesn’t love to eat? Put the two together and the possibilities for ravishing the palate and placating the soul are endless. That’s what a band of chefs-hôteliers – native and newly arrived – is demonstrating in a place that’s evolved into France’s most exciting gastronomic destination.

Besides its concentration of Michelin stars, what sets Provence apart is its astonishing variety, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for curious chefs and the main reason they flock to the region. According to the French Chamber of Agriculture, Provence- Alpes-Côte d’Azur (Provence for short) produces more fresh fruit and vegetables than anywhere else in France, and 23 per cent of the cultivated land here is dedicated to organic, as opposed to the national average of 6.6 per cent.”