Creating memories
In the kitchens of Lou Calen, the local region and its produce comes to the fore. Chef Benoit Witz and his team explore seasonal foods with dishes that celebrate the bounty of Provence. Between the elegance of the Jardin Secret restaurant, awarded a Michelin green star, and the cheerful spirit of the Bistrot restaurant at Lou Calen, each meal becomes an experience where tradition and creativity meet. Furthermore, the tacos at the La TUF microbrewery, as well as the oysters and tapas at the O’Fadoli pastis bar, offer even more new gourmet experiences. Here at Lou Calen, dining is an art, and every meal a celebration!
Upcoming workshops & events
Past workshops & events
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.
Location:
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.
Location:
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.
Location:
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.
Location:
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 scallops, Sisteron lamb and truffle-infused vegetables to celebrate the most romantic evening of the year, where love is in the air as well as on the plate.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
75€ (1 glass of champagne included)
Booking:
Restaurant fully booked
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.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9 pm
Price:
120€ (1 glass of champagne included)
Booking:
Restaurant fully booked
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.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 1 January
Welcome the New Year with your loved ones over a festive brunch at the Bistrot ! Generous sweet and savoury buffets, exceptional produce and indulgent dishes from our chefs — a perfect way to extend the joy of New Year’s Eve and gather around a delicious table together.
Location:
Schedule :
11 am to 3 pm
Price:
65€ (including hot drinks and fruit juices)
Booking:
Restaurant fully booked
Thursday 1 January
On the first evening of the year, we toast the Italian way at Le Bistrot! On the tables, colourful bruschette: pesto with seasonal vegetables, shellfish and seafood, braised ham and confit poultry… A generous and joyful evening to extend the festive spirit. Buon anno a tutti!
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
40€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 31 December
Le Bistrot sparkles to celebrate the year’s final night. Chef Yvan Franceschi has created a four-course menu where French cuisine embraces flavours from around the world. Aperitif in the Glasshouse to begin, followed by a dancing party to welcome 2026 with music.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (excluding drinks)
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
Thursday 25 December
Santa Claus has been and gone, and now it’s time for lunch. A Provençal kir opens the meal before chef Yvan Franceschi orchestrates his three- or four-course menu of foie gras, langoustines and lamb, ending with the ultimate indulgence of a chestnut and blueberry Yule log.
Location:
Schedule :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
75€–85€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 25 December
On Christmas night, we’re doing it again at Le Bistrot, with a delicious buffet to enjoy together. Bring your good vibes and your best Christmas jumper — no fear of looking silly, we’re counting on you! A joyful, colourful evening, like one last gift beneath the tree.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
40€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 24 December
In the old house of Jardin Secret, Christmas Eve is savoured by the fireside, a glass of champagne in hand. Chef Benoît Witz presents a five-course menu where black truffle, blue lobster and crispy capon precede a pear-praline yule log adorned with gold leaf.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (5 courses, 1 glass of Champagne)
Booking:
Restaurant fully booked
Wednesday 24 December
Le Bistrot dresses for the season to host a convivial Christmas Eve. A Provençal kir welcomes you before chef Yvan Franceschi unveils his menu: three or four courses for diners torn between Mediterranean sea bass with langoustines and a capon and foie gras Pithiviers.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
80€–95€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
