L’Atelier

Ever since chef Jean-Luc Rabanel (formerly of the organic hotspot La Chassagnette, in the Camargue) opened this tiny, elegant bistro on a quiet side street in Arles, the waiting list for reservations keeps getting longer. Highlights from his all-natural 17-course tapas menu include a tomato marshmallow in gazpacho, polenta and fresh Thai-style tuna, a spectacular Aix-inspired dessert (white chocolate with anis, black olives, fennel confits and nut ice cream), or a strawberry fritter in fresh passion fruit soup.