The pick of the places to eat in Banon: an informal bistro-bar, which has a prodigious selection of local wines by the glass, partnered with delicious meat and cheese platters. It's all quite relaxed, with simple wooden tables and shelves lined with wine bottles.
Les Vins au Vert
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