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Lou Marques

Mediterranean

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Refined cuisine and elegant setting embodying the Camargue in central Arles

  • Camargue specialities

  • Local, organic and seasonal produce

  • Décor styled by Christian Lacroix

  • In the historic quarter of Arles

When visiting Arles, stop by for a gourmet historic break at Lou Marquès restaurant, set in an old convent dating from the 17th century. In a welcoming setting designed by Christian Lacroix, you'll discover local flavours in our dishes, from confit of bull beef to rice dried by the sun and wind of the Camargue.

Named after the pioneering Camargue settler, Marquis Folco de Baroncelli, our restaurant showcases this beautiful region, firstly in its colourful, contemporary decoration, full of historic references to Roman times and to the Camargue's cowboys. Secondly, and most importantly, for its refined and balanced cuisine full of Provençal flavours.

Savour our signature recipe, langoustine risotto served with organic rice grown in the Camargue. Our desserts will enliven your taste buds too, with such delights as candied orange in a Grand Marnier crêpe or caramel ice cream flavoured with local fleur de sel.

Rosemary, sage and mint, the aromatic herbs from the garden in the old cloister, perfectly complement our delectable dishes. Our chef, Joseph Kriz, also uses regional producers like the Mas du Trident cheese factory, known for giving new life to the traditional Tomme cheeses of Arles.

Lou Marquès restaurant has long been a favourite haunt of passing visitors and local couples. Like them, you can take a seat in the warm ambience of our welcoming designer bar, or relax on the pretty, streetside terrace and sample a Madame Lacroix Spritz  our recreation of her favourite cocktail, or a beer from Gardians Brewery.

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Flavoursome dishes using local produce and herbs from the kitchen garden in an elegant setting

A famous couturier

Christian Lacroix was a regular in our restaurant and also created its distinctive décor. In 2014, he redesigned Lou Marquès, giving it a typically Camargue theme, and while preserving the character of this historic building, introduced a noticeably contemporary style.

Joseph Kriz

Chef Joseph Kriz has known regional products inside out for 30 years, and will delight your taste buds with combinations inspired by flavors from the Camargue and Alpilles!

Reviews

"Rating: 4 stars out of 5, based on 159 reviews"

  • Sarah Courcelle

    5 stars out of 5

    1 day ago

    (Translated by Google) How good, beautiful, tasty, divine this restaurant recommended by our Arlesian friends was: as astonishing in the mouth, as on the plate and even in the decor of the place imagined by Christian Lacroix. Spectacular with a starter among the most delicate I have tasted (based on tomatoes and tuna) and a dessert to die for (a raspberry revisited in a small garden style, with lavender ice cream) without forgetting the Vacherin-style peach and its coulis. apricot and rosemary. As a main course, porgy and pissaladière, with such a delicate olive emulsion! A delight from start to finish

    Que c’était bon, beau, savoureux, divin ce restaurant recommandé par nos amis arlésiens : aussi étonnant en bouche, que dans l’assiette et jusque dans la déco des lieux imaginée par Christian Lacroix. Spectaculaire avec une entrée parmi les plus délicates que j’ai goûtées (à base de tomates et thon) et un dessert à tomber (un framboisier revisité façon petit jardin, avec glace à la lavande) sans oublier la pêche façon vacherin et son coulis d’abricot et romarin. En plat, pagre et pissaladière, avec une émulsion aux olives si délicate! Un délice du début à la fin

  • James Vil

    5 stars out of 5

    1 week ago

    (Translated by Google) There are addresses and people that we cannot forget.
    A place, dishes, a team and a director...

    The taste buds are awakened with refined dishes and carefully prepared cocktails in a setting that will not leave you indifferent.

    We're good there. Thank you.

    Il y a des adresses et des personnes que l'on ne peut oublier.
    Un lieu, des plats, une équipe et un directeur...

    Les papilles s’éveillent avec des plats raffinés, des cocktails préparés avec soin dans un cadre qui ne laisse pas indifférent.

    On y est bien. Merci à vous.

  • Marie-Madeleine Martinet

    5 stars out of 5

    1 month ago

    (Translated by Google) Very decorative and soothing setting, friendly service, Provençal cuisine.

    Cadre très décoratif et apaisant, service aimable, cuisine provençale.

  • Marite Leclere

    5 stars out of 5

    1 month ago

    (Translated by Google) a great discovery

    une belle découverte

Location & Contact

Location

HOTEL & SPA JULES CESAR ARLES
9 Boulevard des Lices
Arles 13200

Opening hours

Monday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Tuesday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Thursday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Friday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Saturday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30
Sunday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:30

Restaurant location

Services

  • Non Smoking Area

  • Credit card

  • Other payment options

  • Pet allowed

  • Wheelchair access

  • Free Wireless internet (WiFi)

  • Parking

  • Booster Seats available (for Baby)

  • Reservation recommended

  • Air conditioning

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