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while her husband cooks (inside dining only, book ahead or arrive early, open at 18:30,
closed Mon, €22-27 menus , 17 Rue des Trois Faucons, tel. 04 32 76 35 13).
Le Caveau du Théâtre is a convivial place where Richard invites diners to have a
glass of wine or dinner at a sidewalk table, or inside in one of two carefree rooms (€15
plats , €22-28 menus , fun ambience for free, closed for lunch Sat and all day Sun, 16 Rue
des Trois Faucons, tel. 04 90 82 60 91).
Rue des Teinturiers: This street has a fun concentration of mid-range eateries popu-
lar with the locals, and justifies the long walk. It's a trendy, youthful area, spiffed up with
a canalside ambience and little hint of tourism. Le Zinzolin, enjoyable and artsy, serves
international cuisine to a younger crowd at fair prices with good vegetarian options (meal-
sizesalads-€12, plats -€14,desserts-€4,closedSun-Mon,22RuedesTeinturiers,tel.0490
824155).(NotethatRestaurantNuméro75andLaCavedesPasSages,bothlistedearlier,
are on this street.)
On the Rhône River: Le Bercail offers a fun opportunity to get out of town (barely)
and take in le fresh air with a terrific riverfront view of Avignon, all while enjoying big
portions of Provençal cooking ( menus from €26, daily April-Oct, serves late, tel. 04 90
82 20 22). Take the free shuttle boat (located near St. Bénezet Bridge) to the Ile de la
Barthelasse, turn right, and walk five minutes. As the boat usually stops running at about
18:00 (except in July-Aug, when it runs until 21:00), you can either taxi home or walk 25
minutes along the pleasant riverside path and over Daladier Bridge.
Good Budget Places
(See “Avignon Hotels & Restaurants” map, here . )
At L'Epice and Love (the name is a fun French-English play on words, pronounced “lay
peace and love”), English-speaking owner Marie creates a playful atmosphere in her in-
viting restaurant, where the few colorfully decorated tables (inside only) greet the hungry
traveler. The limited selection changes daily, and Marie cooks it all: tasty meat, fish, and
vegetarian dishes, some with a North African touch, all served at good prices (€16 menus ,
closed Sun, 30 Rue des Lices, tel. 04 90 82 45 96).
Place des Châtaignes: This square offers cheap meals and a fun commotion of
tables.Theintimate Chez Lulu isthebestofthelot,withahandfuloftablesinsideandout
and a limited menu that assures quality cuisine. Their gourmet burger is a treat (€15 plats ,
closed Tue-Wed, 6 Place des Châtaignes, tel. 04 90 85 69 44). The Crêperie du Cloître
makes cheap, mediocre dinner crêpes and salads, but has the best seating on the square
(daily, cash only).
Place des Corps-Saints: This untouristy yet welcoming square is my favorite place
for simple outdoor dining in Avignon. You'll find several reasonable eateries with tables
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