La Mère Germaine

I’ve Lived on the French Riviera for 18 Years—This Is the Most Charming Town You Should Visit

"As much a part of the Villefranche landscape as La Chapelle Saint-Pierre and the traditional brightly painted wooden fishing boats (known as pointus) in the marina, La Mère Germaine has been plating up some of the best fresh seafood—with Mediterranean views—on the French Riviera since 1938. “It’s the classic address, but there’s a reason for that, and I’ve always eaten very well here,” says Haslett. Go for the signature dish: bouillabaisse, a classic Provençal fish soup, prepared every day in its kitchen with freshly caught fish." - Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte d’Azur, where she has lived for nearly two decades. Her stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, and more. She is also a contributing author to four Lonely Planet guidebooks. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines