One of the most fabulous places I have been in a long time is Le Mas de Tourteron in Provence, where I had lunch last week.  In true Provencal style, the place is completely charming. You walk through a beautiful garden to get to this courtyard. All the tables are laid with marcella quilts, which are typical of the area. There are lights hanging from all the trees over the tables to light them at night, and frankly it is all just one of the prettiest things I have encountered in a long time. If you go to Le Guide Gantie you can take a virtual tour around the courtyard.  Le Mas belongs to Elizabeth Bourgeois who is celebrated in the area for her wonderful cooking.  The menu is superb, rich, Provencal, and it changes daily.  You choose between two things for your main course, but otherwise whatever food is available that day just comes to the table, which I happen to love.  The best part was definitely the desserts -- peanut, chocolate and salted caramel tart. Oh my god I thought I had died.  There was also a raspberry and pistachio tart. You know how the base of French fruit tarts is usually an almond paste? Well, this was made with pistachio.  Completely delicious and the best part is how fabulously it is all presented, the website is so pretty and gives a very clear impression of what it is like when you are there -- definitely check it out, you will be booking a flight to France by the time you have finished.  A little more on this tomorrow. Chemin de Saint-Blaise Les Imberts Gordes - 84220 Phone: 04.90.72.00.16.