Creating memories
In Lou Calen’s kitchens, the flavours of Provence are celebrated with passion. At Jardin Secret restaurant, chef Benoît Witz’s instinctive cooking showcases the bounty of the kitchen garden and fresh market produce. At Le Bistrot by Lou Calen, chef Yvan Franceschi celebrates the generosity of Provençal cooking, drawing inspiration from around the world. The estate’s bars also champion local produce, offering a selection of tempting light bites to enjoy with beers, pastis, cocktails or spirits. At Lou Calen, gastronomy is an art, and every meal a celebration.
Upcoming workshops & events
Past workshops & events
Friday 3 July
This summer, as dusk settles over Lou Calen, the big screen comes to life. After dinner at Le Bistrot, the evening continues with a screening of .with a screening of Prête-moi ta main, a comedy to watch, rewatch and share. An open-air cinema night where time happily slips away.
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Schedule :
Dinner from 7:00 pm – Film at 9:30 pm
Price:
55€ (3-course menu + cinema)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 19 April
Final Asian stop of the season: a journey to Laos, with Chef Patrick Perie in the kitchen. 5€ per person will be donated to the Baraka association to support the “Book Boat” — a solidarity project that carries books along the Mekong to children in remote villages.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 5 April
Set course for the flavors of New Orleans. Each month, a menu inspired by Cajun and Creole recipes: gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, crawfish, fried chicken… A generous and aromatic cuisine born from the meeting of two culinary traditions that shape the identity of Louisiana.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 5 April
Spring arrives at the Bistrot for a generous and sun-filled Easter brunch. Huguette Caren, former owner of Lou Calen, joins the chefs in the kitchen, bringing a selection of Provençal hors d’oeuvres to celebrate this convivial occasion with family or friends.
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Schedule :
11 am to 3 pm
Price:
From 56€/person
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 7 March
Among Provence’s most flavoursome culinary traditions, the oursinade returns each winter along the majestic Côte Bleue, west of Marseille. Le Bistrot joins the celebration, showcasing sea urchin at centre stage through a special menu of seafood and house-made recipes.
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Schedule :
12 pm to 3 pm
Price:
75€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 1 March
Once a month, Le Bistrot transforms into a true winstub. With family or friends, guests gather around generous buffets of starters, main dishes and desserts—an homage to this beautiful region, proud of its convivial spirit and traditions. A breeze of Alsace drifts across Provence.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult – 15€/child (-12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 17 February
To celebrate Mardi Gras, the chef takes you to Louisiana, where this festival is a true symbol of joy and indulgence. From the Creole po’boy to Cajun-style fried chicken, each dish on this menu reflects the meeting of two culinary traditions that shape the region’s identity.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 15 February
For Chinese New Year, Le Bistrot invites you to discover the culinary traditions of the Middle Kingdom. From starter to dessert, each dish reflects the authentic flavours of this ancestral celebration. Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, a breath of passion and freedom.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 14 February
The chef brings their passion for local culinary delights by crafting refined dishes that will seduce with every bite. Our menu offers truffled vegetables, langoustines and chateaubriand to celebrate the most romantic evening of the year, where love is in the air as well as on the plate.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9 pm
Price:
120€ (1 glass of champagne included)
Booking:
Restaurant fully booked
From 13 Feb. To 31 Oct.
Every Saturday lunchtime, lobster takes centre stage. Hot or cold, simmered, sautéed or flame-grilled, Benoit Witz cooks it in line with the kitchen garden and market. A four-course set menu, renewed weekly, ending with creations from our pastry chef.
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Saturday
Hours :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
85€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 18 January
Treat your taste buds to a journey to the Orient. From Japan to China, from India to Thailand, the Bistrot celebrates traditional cuisines where spices reign supreme. A zen atmosphere, colorful dishes, and a spirit of escape… a round trip to Asia without leaving your seat.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 28 December
When winter settles in, nothing beats a hearty raclette to warm up! The Bistrot invites you to a meltingly delicious and convivial evening by the fire, with that cosy mountain spirit. The perfect kind of Sunday night – indulgent, comforting and just the way we like it.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Friday 28 November
A powerful and complex Italian wine, Barolo will be the wine pairing for this dinner that features two historic Piedmontese establishments: the Félicin restaurant, led by Chef Nino, and the Manzone estate, represented by wine connaisseur Mauro, who shares his finest wines during the evening.
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Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
120€ (6-course menu with 4 wine pairings)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 9 October
Culinary soul of Lou Calen, Benoit Witz is the patron of the 6th edition of Le Grand Repas, a unique experience of togetherness centered on healthy and sustainable food. On the same day, the same menu is shared by all the citizens of a given region.
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Schedule :
12 pm to 2:30 pm
Price:
35€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 11 September
Each Thursday, the notes of an acoustic guitar drift across O’Fadoli’s terrace. The melodies accompany the setting sun over Cours Gambetta, while guests share a pastis, a glass of wine or a few tapas — the perfect harmony for a gentle summer evening.
