Le Petit Charron in .NET framework

Maker GTIN - 12 in .NET framework Le Petit Charron

Anne Violaine and Christian Benoit own this intimate, charming nautically decorated restaurant The small menu is not so much limited as it is focused on a few items, each prepared perfectly The fish soup and gazpacho with mussels and herbs are fine summer fare The main courses always include freshly caught fish of the day, simply prepared, in addition to a scallop risotto with truffles If you re looking for heartier fare, try the lamb, beef, or duck served with delicacies such as c pe mushrooms and homemade gnocchi See map p 439 6 rue des Charrons % 04-94-97-73-78 Reservations recommended Main courses: 18 22 ($23 $29) AE, MC, V Open: Daily 7:30 9:30 pm Closed midNov to Dec 1, Jan 15 30, Feb 15 28, and Aug 1 15

Fish lovers will be attracted by the sight of the live fish and lobsters in tanks at the entrance Most of the seating at this large harborside restaurant is in a glass-enclosed terrace, so you can do some people-watching in any weather; however, the banquettes and wicker chairs are packed close together Try one of the multitiered seafood plates the three-tiered seafood plate (loaded with oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster, and more) is an excellent choice It is priced at 56 ($ 73) per person, and served to a minimum of only two diners at a time You can get the famous tarte tropezienne here, made just down the street at S n quier And for after your meal, the restaurant offers special coffees from New Guinea, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Haiti See map p 439 9 quai Jean-Jaur s (on the port) % 04-94-97-00-63 Reservations recommended Main courses: 14 65 ($18 $85); prix fixe: 37 ($48) AE, DC, MC, V Open: Daily noon 2:30 pm and 7:30 10:30 pm Closed: Nov Feb

The creation of Alain Ducasse, considered by some the world s greatest chef, Spoon originally was launched in Paris and since has opened locations from London to the Riviera It serves the cuisine of many cultures, with produce mainly from the Mediterranean, but draws special inspiration from the food of Catalonia, Andalusia, and Morocco The restaurant opens onto a circular bar made of blue-tinted glass and polished stainless steel Main courses include shrimp and squid consomm with a hint of jasmine and orange, spicy king prawns on a skewer, delectable lamb couscous, or spit-roasted John Dory Top off a meal with the chef s favorite cheesecake or a slice of neapolitan with the taste of strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio The restaurant offers more than 300 wines from around the world See map p 439 In the Hotel Byblos, av Paul-Signac % 04-94-56-68-20 Reservations required Main courses: 30 38 ($39 $49) AE, DC, MC, V Open: June Sept 8 pm 12:30 am, off-season daily 8 11 pm

After you stroll around St-Tropez s old port, head to the beautiful small L Annonciade, Mus e de St-Tropez (place Grammont; % 04-94-1784-10) to find out how artists painted this port 75 years ago The museum is housed in a former chapel, an austere church built next to the port in 1568 The highlights among the colorful, cheerful collection of Impressionist and fauvist works are paintings by Derain, Seurat, Braque, Matisse, Signac, Bonnard, Utrillo, and Dufy It s open Wednesday to Monday July through September 10 am to noon and 3 to 7 pm, and October through June 10 am to noon and 2 to 6 pm (closed the month of Nov and Jan 1, May 1, and Dec 25) Admission is 550 ($715) for adults and 350 ($455) for children 4 to 15 Walk past the old port and up quai Jean-Jaur s, and you soon come to the Ch teau Suffren, built in 980 The building now houses an attractive art gallery with large plate-glass windows overlooking the port Pass through place de l H tel de Ville to rue de la Ponche and follow it for several blocks Take a right on rue des Remparts, which turns into rue Aire du Chemin and eventually ends at rue Misericorde Turn left and walk 2 blocks to reach the Chapelle de la Mis ricorde, which has a brightly colored tile roof Port Grimaud, 6km (4 miles) northwest of St-Tropez, is an attractive village made to look old, where stone houses sit beside canals and people moor their boats practically right outside their doors The village has a number of fine shops and restaurants You can get there by driving 5km (3 miles) west on A98 and 16km (1 mile) north on route 98 In St-Tropez, and along most of the French Riviera, going to the plage (beach) means setting up camp at a concession location that provides beach chairs, umbrellas, snacks, a restaurant, a bar, and sometimes