THE FRENCH RIVIERA - France 2014 - page 1185

Hiding just behind the TI, on an unassuming street, La Farigoule circles a flowery
courtyard, and serves gourmet meals with limited choices. This is a good splurge (€30-45
menus , €23-28 plats , closed Tue, 15 Avenue Henri Isnard, tel. [phone]).
For less expensive, casual dining, head to Place du Peyra, where you'll find ample
outdoorseating andearly dinnerservice. At Bistro du Peyra, enjoyarelaxed dinnersalad
or pasta dish outdoors to the sound of the town's main fountain (€15-20 plats, daily April-
Oct, off-season closed Wed-Thu at lunch, closed Jan-Feb, 13 Place du Peyra, tel. 04 93
58 67 63). Or try Le Pigeonnier next door for good omelets, salads, and pasta (€14 plats ,
daily mid-June-Sept, off-season closed Wed all day and Sun evening, 5-7 Place du Peyra,
tel. [phone]).
Near Vence
St-Paul-de-Vence
This most famous of Riviera hill towns is also the most-visited village in France. And it
feelsthatway—likeanoverrunandover-restoredartist-shopping-mall.Itsattractionisun-
derstandable, aseverycobbleandflowerseemsjust-so,andthesetting ispostcard-perfect.
Avoid visiting between 11:00 and 18:00, particularly on weekends. Arrive early to park
near the village (cars are not allowed inside St-Paul). Beat the crowds by skipping break-
fast at your hotel and eating it in St-Paul-de-Vence, or come for dinner and experience the
village at its tranquil best.