Eating, drinking and dancing

A selection of Mr & Mrs Smith's favourite restaurants, bars and cafés in Languedoc-Roussillon. There are more Smith favourites just across the border in nearby Provence and Vaucluse, so check out our eating and drinking recommendations in those destinations, too.

Restaurants

Le Jardin des Sens

A celebrated Michelin-starred showcase in Montpellier for the cooking of the Pourcel brothers, where foodie pilgrims are nourished spectacularly by brilliant reinventions of Mediterranean flavours.

11 Avenue Saint Lazare, 34000, Montpellier
(+33 4 99 58 38 38)

Le Tracteur

Keep an eye peeled for the rusting orange vintage tractor that marks the location of this unpretentious and intimate restaurant in a converted farm building. Tabletops are made from old wine-cask ends, and an open kitchen serves a simple three-course menu that changes daily depending on what the chef finds in the local markets. Two choices for each course include seasonal comfort food such as velouté of squash with cep mushrooms and duck’s liver.

Sanilhac, near Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 37 19 31)

Les Trois Salons

A charming white-linened restaurant with three rooms (as the name suggests) – each with differing decor and ambience; the middle room is panelled with an open fire. There’s also a stunning courtyard for alfresco dining. Closed Mondays.

18 Rue du Blanchard, 30700 Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 22 57 34)

Le 9

This courtyard restaurant in Nîmes has a relaxed, romantic atmosphere, and serves excellent fish dishes.

9 Rue de L’Etoile, 30000 Nîmes
(+33 (0)4 66 21 80 77)

Le Grain de Soleil

This terraced farmhouse restaurant in Nîmes is a top choice for organic and vegetarian food.

16 Avenue de l'Ecluse, 3000, Nîmes
(+33 (0)4 66 38 97 94)

Les Fontaines

For a vaulted ceiling and stripy tablecloth experience, with earthy honest dishes of the season and fantastic wine recommendations, book yourself into this Uzès gastro-treat. Lunch: 12h–14h30; dinner 19h–20h. Closed Mondays.

6 Rue Entre les Tours, 30700 Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 22 41 20)

Cafés

Les Terroirs

Delicious olive oils, tapenades, terrines, spices and sweets are even available to order online from this top-notch deli-café and shop on the main square of mediaeval duchy Uzès (www.enviedeterroirs.com). Stop off for lunch or a light, super-casual summer supper and try a tartine or two…

5 Place aux Herbes, 30700 Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 03 41 90)

La Cour de l’Eglise

A coffee and light lunch stop at the rear of an antiques shop, with an outside terrace. Home-made ice-cream, cakes, sharing platters and sandwiches. Closed Mondays.

30 Boulevard Charles Gide, 30700 Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 22 25 65)

Le 80 Jours

Traditional French fare at a great value bar-café. Outside tables have a view of the Mairie; inside, beer is on tap under vaulted ceilings. Lunch 12–1.30pm; dinner 7.30–9.30pm.

2 Place Albert, 30700 Uzès
(+33 (0)4 66 22 09 89)

Café at Trois Salons

A pretty paved café under the arches, perfect for a coffee and pastry pit-stop.