Les Gorges de Pennafort

Set back at the foot of a canyon, surrounded by green oaks and a dramatic gorge of red cliffs, this elegant restaurant is run by long-established Michelin one-star chef, Philippe da Silva and his wife, Martine. Be forewarned: this is the place for guiltless gorging on da Silva's refined and authentic regional dishes, so expect to linger at the table for a while. (Unsurprisingly, there's a helipad for government officials and sports and film stars to drop in incognito for lunch.) Highlights include homemade chestnut bread, foie gras ravioli in creamy sauce topped with shaved parmesan and truffles, perfectly cooked sea bass with wild girolles mushrooms, and wildly creative desserts, like a dark chocolate cigar-shaped pastry topped with whiskey foam.