Lunch

With a friend from London staying last week, we went to lunch - in what is rapidly becoming a ritual - at Fleur d'Olargues. Most of our friends visiting over summer have somehow found their way there for the superb food plus stunning location. Sitting outdoors under a cooling canopy of vines; fantastic view towards Olargues, the river and the hills beyond; plus the restaurants' own vegetable and herb garden below, all make it a special place. 

We asked for a vegetarian dish (not an easy thing to find in France) and were presented with this wonderful variety of vegetables from the garden.

 Jane had salmon which was superb. In the background you can see a bit of the 13th century bridge leading to the village. We chatted to a lovely Australian couple next to us, travelling for five weeks in Europe with their three children, aged from about 8 to 14. They cycled to lunch so, quite rightly, felt they could indulge in the best of the menu.