The Provence Blog

In the little “commune” of Le Puy Ste Réparade, Château La Coste is a unique experience. Actually, after a walk through the gardens and a delicious lunch – which included a glass of Château La Coste rosé, I can say that Château La Coste offers many different experiences.

We had read about L’Arlatan and had a chance to come to Arles in the off-season. Although that November turned out to be a little rainy, it certainly did not affect our dinner experience. 

To tell the truth, it did not start out as simple plan for a dinner at L’Arlatan. It was more like a visit for a quick peek, followed by “let’s have dinner here”, and then a “let us come back tomorrow night for more”. Explanation to follow.

We met David at the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence market. A quick glance at David’s display and we were immediately struck by his works. A tree, a landscape, a bird, all of his subjects draw you closer to the art, closer to the details, and captivate your imagination until you feel compelled to ask him: how?