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For picnics, a big, handy Monoprix supermarket/department store is on Place Lamartine
(Mon-Thu 8:30-19:30, Fri-Sat 8:30-20:00, closed Sun).
On or near Place du Forum
(See “Arles Hotels & Restaurants” map, here . )
GreatatmosphereandmediocrefoodatfairpricesawaitonPlaceduForum.Byallaccounts,
the garish yellow Café la Nuit is worth avoiding. Most other cafés on the square deliver ac-
ceptable quality and terrific ambience. For better cuisine, wander away from the square.
On Rue du Dr. Fanton
(See “Arles Hotels & Restaurants” map, here . )
A half-block below the Forum, on Rue du Dr. Fanton, lies a terrific lineup of restaurants.
Come here to peruse your options side by side. You can't go wrong—all offer good value
and have appealing indoor and outdoor seating.
Le 16 is a warm, affordable place to enjoy a fresh salad (€10) or a fine two- or three-
coursedinner(€20-€25).Thechoicesarelimited,sochecktheselectionbeforesittingdown.
The goat cheese croustillant salad and taureau (bull's meat) in a tasty sauce make a fine
combination (closed Sat-Sun, 16 Rue du Dr. Fanton, tel. 04 90 93 77 36).
LeGaboulet isapopularlocalspot,blendingacozyinterior,classicFrenchcuisine,and
service with a smile (thanks to owner Frank). It's the most expensive of the places I list on
this street, but it's still busy. If it's cold out, the huge chimney should be lit (€27 menu, great
fries, closed Sun-Mon, 18 Rue du Dr. Fanton, tel. 04 90 93 18 11).
AuBrinduThym, nextdoor,offersareliableblendoftraditionalFrenchandProvençal
cuisine at very fair prices. Arrive early for an outdoor table or call ahead, and let hardwork-
ingandformalMonsieurandMadameColombaudandtheirdaughtertakecareofyou.Mon-
sieur does le cooking while Madame does le serving (€14 lunch menu; excellent à la carte
choices: €9 starters, €16 plats; closed Tue, 22 Rue du Dr. Fanton, tel. 04 90 49 95 96).
Le Plaza, next to Au Brin, features tasty Provençal cuisine served in a fine setting at
good prices (€22 menu, closed Wed, 28 Rue du Dr. Fanton, tel. 04 90 96 33 15).
BistrotàVins suitswineloverswhoenjoypairingfoodanddrink,andthoseinsearchof
a good glass of vin . Sit at a convivial counter or at one of five tables while listening to light
jazz (book ahead for a table). Affable Ariane speaks enough English and offers a limited
selection of simple, tasty dishes. Her savory tarts and fresh green salad make a great meal
(€10-16), and the wines—many available by the glass—are well priced (indoor dining only
from 18:30 to 22:00, closed Mon-Tue, 2 Rue du Dr. Fanton, tel. 04 90 52 00 65).
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