648867 Mon Aug 31 09:19:41 -0700 2009 8 49 France 0 4992640 I will be in Aix for a couple of nights and am looking for a couple of recommendations for non-touristy places that have good food and good value. I might also go to Le Clos de la Violette one night. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks. Mon Aug 31 09:19:41 -0700 2009 72390 clashfan 1 5020351 Just ate at Clos de la Violette about 1 week ago and it sucked! Service was horrible, and we weren't the only ones there that were unhappy. The real bummer is that it is super expensive (and I'm used to Manhattan prices! our bill was $500 for 2). I suggest trying some places in the historic distric near Hotel De Ville...we went to La Plancha (not tradiitonal Provencal, but good), and we had a nice lunch in the same outdoor square, but I forgot the name of the place. I say, get out of Aix and go to Les Baux area... Thu Sep 10 14:51:10 -0700 2009 4992640 1108457 sassosay 1 5029343 I loved Aix! We stayed at La Torse, a B&B just outside, but definitely within walking distance, of the city center. I highly recommend it. (I think it's the #1 B&B in Provence on Trip Advisor.) We had a lovely dinner at Les Agapes, a casual and homey family run restaurant off the tourist path in Aix. The grilled duck with cepe sauce was delicious. We also enjoyed Chez Feraud, which was prettier, a little more refined in the cooking and more expensive. Mon Sep 14 13:30:20 -0700 2009 4992640 94887 whatsfordinner 2 5029536 Thanks. Do you, or anyone, know if Les Agapes is open Mondays. Chez Feraud, like many Aix restos, is not open Mondays. Sorry to OP for butting in but I need resto in Aix area, ideally Provencal cooking, open Mondays. Mon Sep 14 14:38:09 -0700 2009 5029343 16666 ilikefood 3 5032418 No, I don't. But, I do have the number: 04 42 38 47 66 Tue Sep 15 15:11:38 -0700 2009 5029536 94887 whatsfordinner 4 5033174 Merci beaucoup Tue Sep 15 21:02:55 -0700 2009 5032418 16666 ilikefood 1 5040148 We had a very nice meal a week or so ago at Le Bistro Latin, 18 rue de la Couronne. Meals were about 25 euros for entree-main-dessert, the wines reasonable, and the staff was friendly and gracious. Fri Sep 18 12:06:58 -0700 2009 4992640 1101378 Ms.M 2 5041177 Merci Ms.M, Le Latin Bistro gets good reviews for quality and value,a short walk fr our hotel near town center & its open Mondays for dinner. It was under consideration but I thought, partly because of the name, it's wasn't Provencal cooking. Evidently it is. Review fr: another traveler w/ pics: http://kateandzoe.blogspot.com/2007/11/le-bistro-latin.html Fri Sep 18 19:36:19 -0700 2009 5040148 16666 ilikefood 3 5062151 Where did you wind up at, clash? Sun Sep 27 13:23:38 -0700 2009 5041177 21702 menton1