The Alpilles little capital , just ten kilometres away from Les Baux , has been connected to the Principality since the Treaty of Péronne . Just like his ancestors , Prince Albert inherited the seigneury of Saint-Rémy , a title now passed on to the young Prince Jacques . In 1990 , Princess Caroline had settled in this heavenly corner of Provence with her children to grieve the passing away of her husband , Stefano Casiraghi . And in 2019 Charlotte Casiraghi , Princess Caroline ’ s daughter , and Dimitri Rassam celebrated their marriage in St-Rémy de Provence .

Thanks to its prestigious past , St-Rémy invariably attracts a number of visitors . Just think of its green valleys , small lake bordered by aromatic plants , Roman ruins of amazing beauty , old fountains and superb restored houses ... This small town has an undeniable charm in a totally privileged environment .

“ AUBERGE DE LA REINE JEANNE ”: A REAL GEM

If you are visiting St-Rémy , do stop by at “ Auberge de la Reine Jeanne ”, right in the heart of the old town . This is a true haven of peace with parasols dancing in the wind and an essential stopover for all gourmets .

Its little fairy god-mother Fanny Rey , made famous by the “ Top Chef ” show , is treating us to wonderfully tasty cuisine from the local market . The restaurant crowned with a Michelin star in 2017 is beautifully showcasing the Alpilles produce .

Tasty and aesthetic creations

“ I fell in love with this land , its colours , its scents . My cuisine with its Provençal , Mediterranean notes has a tasty smell of the south ... Inspiration comes daily , during a walk , or a meeting . The green tomato inspires me a lot with its bit of acidity . I cook it stuffed with basil , seaweed and lemon peel . The fish has to be freshly caught and abundant . We are being very attentive to its reproduction . This sustainable approach is vital so that future generations may hope to eat properly ”.

Originally from Burgundy , Fanny Rey believes in “ doing the most beautiful job in the world ”. She has abandoned butter for olive oil and

Refinement everywhere , even in gestures

favours vegetables from her own garden . The menu evolves with the young sprouts . “ Here in Provence , we don ’ t have four seasons but ten ! We have to wait for the products that the earth is offering for our new creations . It is nature that makes the menu !”

Her companion , Jonathan Wahid , emeritus pastry chef and former French dessert champion , also does wonders when it comes to desserts . As for the wines , the cellar obviously has some great Burgundies and southern wines in perfect harmony with this very sunny cuisine .

La Reine Jeanne

• 12 , Boulevard Mirabeau

• Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

• tel . + 33 ( 0 ) 4 9092 1533

A sober and chic decor for an inventive cuisine

Chef Fanny Rey and Jonathan Wahid , her Chef companion and pastry champion

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If you are visiting St-Rémy , do stop by at “ Auberge de la Reine Jeanne ”, right in the heart of the old town . This is a true haven of peace with parasols dancing in the wind and an essential stopover for all gourmets .