Le Vallauris

You dine in a restored historical landmark, but it's no dusty schoolroom. You'll feel as if you've entered the home of a French relative who wants nothing better than to make you happy. Flemish tapestries and Louis-XV furniture sets the mood that carries through on the menu. The daily offerings are handwritten on a large board brought to your table to stand like artwork on an easel while you make your selections. For a mouth-watering appetizer start with sauteed foie gras, cured duck breast salad with raspberry dressing or crab cakes with whole-grain mustard sauce on mixed greens in balsamic vinegar.