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Fine-dining Restaurants in Avignon — 3 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Avignon restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

image of the inside of a grand dining room with champagne in a bucket at the front and tables laid for service

1. La Mirande Restaurant

Location
Avignon

A grand and luxurious dining room with a beautiful garden terrace and gourmet dishes are offered at this Michelin-starred restaurant.

Located just in front of the Palais des Pales, this is the perfect place for a special occasion. The lush garden is a great place to enjoy a long leisurely lunch or dine in the grand dining room and soak up the traditional French decoration and atmosphere.

Private dining areas are available. Open from Thursday to Monday for lunch and dinner.

La Vieille Fontaine Restaurant, Avignon style of cuisine

2. La Vieille Fontaine Restaurant

Location
Avignon

Located in the grand five-star Hotel d'Europe, lies the gourmet restaurant La Vielle Fontaine which boasts one Michelin star.

Right in the heart of Avignon, in the former residence of the Marquis of Graveson, head chef Bruno d'Angélis uses the best local ingredients to create contemporary French cuisine and Provencal specialities using fresh, seasonal produce.

The restaurant is open for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30 and for dinner from 17:30 to 21:30. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Dress to impress.

La Fourchette, Avignon interior

3. La Fourchette Restaurant

Location
Avignon

Philippe Heily combines local products with intense flavours to create gourmet dishes. Situated in the centre of the old town near to the Palais des Papes La Fourchette has been around since 1982 and has a great reputation with toursits and locals alike.

In July 2013 the French President Francois Hollande was a patron of the restaurant.

Simple flavoursome dishes are served alongside a large drinks and wine selection in a warm and friendly setting. A great spot to share a meal with business partners, friends, family and loved ones.

Open for both lunch and dinner during the week and closed on Saturday & Sundays.