Villa Salone

"Atelier Salone, the bistronomy sibling of Villa Salone, is lavished with attention by Alexandre Lechêne, a chef with a stellar CV (Aux Lyonnais, Louis XV in Monaco) and formerly Michelin-starred in Saint-Véran (Hautes Alpes département). On the day of our visit, the menu included slow-cooked organic egg with pumpkin and truffles, a delicious vol-au-vent and a chestnut and blackcurrant mont blanc dessert with chestnut ice cream. The original style of this early-20C building is underscored by contemporary details." - Michelin Inspector

"Back down in the valley after seven years at Le Roc Alto in Saint-Véran, Alexandre Lechêne has taken over this pretty mansion in the heart of Salon-de-Provence. Here he treats diners to creative cuisine that is pleasantly astounding and served in surprise menus with no choice: the ethos here is “Letting go”! His combinations of flavours are occasionally daring, but always fortuitous. For example, his carabinero prawns, stock of heads, Venere rice and cress is the epitome of balance and subtlety. Mouldings, ceiling frescoes and a lovely vintage tiled floor set the scene in terms of the décor." - Michelin Inspector