Wishing on a Star
in the South of France
Renowned French chef and TV host Antony Cointre and his wife Olga Osipenko—partners in both life and cuisine—share their personal selection of favorite culinary destinations, from the dazzling Côte d’Azur to hidden gems tucked away in the inland heart of southern France. Places where terroir-driven cuisine meets timeless taste. Where Michelin stars land, and French bistronomy reaches its finest expression.
LA MIRANDE
RESTAURANT
4 Place De L’ Amirande, Avignon
la-mirande.fr
+33 (0) 4 90 14 20 20
Thoughtfully crafted for those hungry for lost loves and time gone by. A feast with no compromise by Florent Pietravalle, served within a warmly conceived, living and breathing historic monument.
AM by
Alexandre Mazzia
9 Rue François Rocca, Marseille
alexandre-mazzia.com
+33 (0) 4 91 248 363
A trip into the unexpected. Sharp and inventive cuisine by the Sherlock Holmes of contemporary French haute cuisine.
La Vague d’Or at
Maison Cheval Blanc
Plage de la Bouillabaisse, Saint-Tropez
chevalblanc.com
+33 (0) 4 94 55 91 00
A Michelin 3-star restaurant under the guidance of chef Arnaud Donckele, with provocative culinary combinations never to be repeated twice. Rooted in the conviction that purity and provenance of ingredients are held in the highest regard.
La Chèvre d’Or
Château de La Chèvre d’Or Hotel
Rue du Barri, Èze
chevredor.fr
+33 (0)4 92 10 66 66
An invitation to “scenes from a marriage” between the botanical and the marine – all brought to life by chef Tom Meyer. No nonsense, sensual, technically impressive and magically romantic in the best possible way.
Auberge de la Roche Valdeblore
06420 Valdeblore, Mercantour
www.laubergedelaroche.com
+33 (0) 4 93 05 19 07
Cap Estel
1312 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, Eze-Bord-de-Mer
capestel.com
+33 (0) 4 93 76 29 29
Once the residence of Count Sergueï Stroganoff, this highly secluded spot between Monaco and Nice is now the culinary playground for chef Kévin Garcia. Rooted in precision, his cuisine is punctuated with seasonal ingredients and aromatic botanicals grown on the estate.