Pretty much the only place to eat in Oppède-le-Vieux, great for inventive Provençal dishes: homemade tapenades, onion tarts, fish and meat in herby sauces and more besides. There’s a vintage cafe feel, with cast-iron tables and reclaimed crockery.
Le Petit Café
The Luberon
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