We first visited the restaurant 10 years ago when it was called Le Ferme du Magnan. We were so impressed that I had a major Birthday party there with 60 friends from around Europe. In those days they kept hens and specialised in chicken dishes from Provence. My favourite was Coq Adult which was made after long marinading and was served with mushrooms. The meat was very dark and the soup/sauce it came in was delicious.How things change! The restaurant went through a very bad time during the chicken disease period when the French went off chicken completely! Soon after the restaurant was sold and since then has been through the hands of several owners. We tried once but it was never the same.
The other day we passed and saw a new sign saying Le Magnan so we went to see and were so impressed we booked for lunch today.
The terrace, as you can see from the photos, has a great ambiance and the food was delicious and very well presented. Ok so the menu was the same as many others in the region but for the beauty of the valley it is situated in and the quality of the food, at a reasonable price, it is totally without parallel.
We will certainly be returning!
Oh did I mention the charming owners and staff? This always makes the difference.
Mr L 29/5/2011
o494 495754
http://www.lemagnan.fr/
2 comments:
I remember it well.. beautiful view and the food was wonderful. It was a fabulous birthday party with fabulous guests...league of nations.
I seem to remember Mr M M playing games with Amanda's new shoes and his selection of party tricks.
Lovely memories thanks L & G x
So pleased you remember. That was 9 years ago!!
Lovely to see pictures of your new arrival.
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