New Restaurants in the Latest Michelin Guide

[Jean Dabrowski]

No less than 15 Michelin stars now shine in the Vaucluse, which makes it the most "starred" department in France (in relation to the number of inhabitants) and 5 new "Bib Gourmands" have been granted to establishments that offer their clientele tasty cuisine with excellent value for money.

First of all, the much-awaited is the The Hôtel d'Europe**** in Avignon and its chef Bruno D'Angelis, where three stars have just been awarded. They have rightfully regained a star which had been taken away in 2007.

Two new-comers are now gathering much attention, the Diapason, on the green outskirts of Avignon and the Gourmet de la Coquillade, in Gargas, in the Luberon, in the heart of a prestigious house.

The La Bastide de Capelongue in Bonnieux, still has 2 Stars; its Chef, Edouard Loubet, has been elected Best Chef of the Year 2011 by Gault & Millau.

And with just One Star:

• Christian Etienne and La Mirande in Avignon
• Le Saule Pleureur in Monteux
• Les Bories & Spa in Gordes
• Le Vivier at l’Isle sur la Sorgue
• la Petite Maison de Cucuron
• le Phébus in Joucas
• l’Auberge La Fenière in Lourmarin
• le Pré du Moulin at Sérignan du Comtat
• le Moulin à Huile in Vaison la Romaine
• le Grand Pré in Roaix

For all those who enjoy good food without spending a fortune, Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a complete menu for under €29 on weekdays and €33 on weekends.

The 5 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in the Vaucluse:

• Restaurant L’Eloge à Vacqueyras
• Le Sanglier Paresseux à Caseneuve
• Le Bistrot Préface (Le Grand Pré) – Roaix
• Au fil du temps à Pernes les Fontaines
• Restaurant du lac à La Motte d’Aigues

For more information on the newly awarded restaurants by the Michelin Guide click here.

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