For the one small town daytrip from Antibes, I couldn't decide where. I would have liked to go to Verdon Gorge, but the weather and distance meant that it didn't seem worth the journey. Instead we ended up in Gourdon, up some very windy roads, through some strong rain and a bit of wind, and wondering why. I wanted to eat at Au Vieux Four, but for some reason on this Sunday it was closed. Damn. In fact much of the town was closed. Hmmm.
Nonetheless wandering through we came across a decent looking menu at La Taverne Provencale. Everyone else there was French and enjoy the weekend away. I didn't get the chance to photo the inside but it was very cute and cosy with some paintings, a large vase and very colourful furniture.
- House-farmed trout with almonds, meuniere, steamed potatoes €17 - panfried fish nicely cooked and very simply seasoned with a tiny bit of salt and some butter;
- Coq au vin "Specialiste Maison" €26 - this badboy was served in a crockery pot and dished steaming onto a plate. The chicken had lived in the thick red wine sauce for a while and both were full of flavour. The chicken itself was reasonably tender although a bit overcooked and dried in parts. However adding sauce onto the flesh fixed it. It was served with some outstanding bread that crackled as you picked it up;
- Fig tart - served at room temperature with fig bits and pastry. Adequate without being great.
I'd happily eat here again. Although if open I'd definitely want to try AVF...