Here is a selection of the 10 best beach bars and restaurants in South France to visit in 2026. The list includes many beach bars that we have enjoyed visiting in recent years in South France covering the French Riviera coast and the Languedoc coastline down to Spain. 

Menton in Southern France is blessed with some excellent restaurants. With it's coastal location on the French Riviera and its proximity to the Italian border, it is no surprise to find that seafood and fish feature heavily on the Menton restaurant menus, as well as dishes which combine a French and Italian heritage. Here is our list of the 5 best restaurants in Menton France.

There are 2 standout restaurants in Southern France: the Mirazur restaurant in Menton (currently the Best restaurant in the World) and the 3 Michelin star Auberge de Vieux Puits restaurant in the Corbieres. But if you are visiting the South of France in 2026, there are also plenty of excellent restaurants to eat at. Here we pick out the 10 best South Restaurants for you to enjoy.

Marseillan is a coastal town situated on the banks of the Etang de Thau, just 3kms inland from the Mediterranean coast in the old Languedoc region. Marseillan has a lovely port area where you will find many restaurants and cafes to sit and watch the world go by. Here are our recommendations of the best restaurants to eat at in Marseillan during 2026.

If you are coming to Carcassonne on vacation in 2026 and you want some tips on the best restaurants in Carcassonne to eat, we have selected some of the best restaurants in Carcassonne's medieval city and in the town itself. The cuisine in Carcassonne and the Aude region leans heavily on authentic local produce.  

The Colombe d'Or restaurant in St Paul de Vence, France, is a famous old French restaurant that has welcomed a whole host of famous diners during its 95 year history. La Colombe d'Or restaurant was opened by Paul Roux and his wife Titine in 1920 as a fairly humble café bar. During the 1950's, La Colombe d'Or restaurant attracted a loyal following from artists and actors, such as Picasso, Marc Chagall, the Spanish artist, Joan Miro; the French film star, Yves Montand; Fernan Leger, Georges Braque and the American sculptor, Alexander Calder.

The city of Marseille in Southern France has a reputation as an eclectic gastronomic capital, famous for its celebrated Bouillabaisse fish stew dish. You will also find interesting restaurants from the many different culinary traditions. Here are a selection of Marseille restaurants to visit in 2026.

Porquerolles is a beautiful island located just off the French Riviera coast, close to Hyeres and Toulon. The island has a number of good restaurants ranging from beach snacks to traditional Provencal 4 star meals. Porquerolles (sometimes referred to as Ile de Hyeres, is the largest of the Golden islands and has one of the best beaches in France.

If you are looking for a good place to eat in Languedoc, then follow the Go Languedoc guide to the best bistros and restaurants in Languedoc. As we are based in the Languedoc and we enjoy our 'tucker', we thought that we would pass on some of our tips of the best Languedoc restaurants we have eaten in.

La Bastide St Antoine is a Michelin star restaurant run by the celebrated French chef, Jacques Chibois. This famous French restaurant and boutique hotel is located close to Grasse in Southern France and is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in Provence. La Bastide St Antoine is a lovely old-style Provencal country house, surrounded by an olive grove. La Bastide St Antoine restaurant is a member of the Les Grandes Tables du Monde association, which covers 170 of the World's top restaurants across 24 countries. 

If you love excellent food and wine, then there can be no finer restaurant in the South of France as Auberge du Vieux Puits. This Michelin star restaurant is run by the celebrated French chef, Gilles Goujon; and it has just received its 3rd Michelin star award. I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough. The food, the service, the wine, the cheese . . . all were excellent.

Overlooking the Bay of Cassis in South France, La Villa Madie is a 3 star Michelin French restaurant run by the dynamic young couple, Marielle & Dimitri Droisneau. Marielle is in charge of the front of house and Dimitri is the Michelin star chef who runs the kitchen. The wonderful sea views from the terrace and the terrific food and wine, make La Villa Madie a truly unforgettable restaurant experience in South of France.

Hélène Darroze is a real Queen of French cooking. In total, she has an amazing number of 6 Michelin stars and and she runs four restaurants in London, Paris and now the Hélène Darroze at Villa La Coste restaurant near Aix-en-Provence. Hélène Darroze is a member of the elite group of 130 Chefs Worldwide, who hold 3 Michelin stars (for the Connaught Hotel in London).

The 3 Michelin star restaurant of Mirazur in Menton, South France, is officially the World's Best restaurant. Run by the charismatic Italian-Argentinian chef, Mauro Colagreco, the Mirazur restaurant is located just 200 metres from the Italian border in Menton, South France. Mirazur restaurant and provides both amazing views and equally-amazing food.

If you are visiting the Languedoc region on vacation and you are staying near to the Canal du Midi, we have selected some of the best Canal du Midi restaurants to eat at during 2026. The cuisine in the Aude department of Languedoc leans heavily on authentic local produce and season vegetables.  

The beautiful coastal town of Cassis, in between Marseille and St Tropez in the South of France, is home to some excellent restaurants. With stunning views over the Mediterranean sea and interesting local produce, we have selected the best restaurants in Cassis, France, for you to try during your stay.

If France is the home of cooking, then the South of France must be the best kitchen larder in the World. With a wonderful climate for growing fresh vegetables and herbs, plentiful seafood and fantastic local beef from Aubrac - Southern France is the perfect location for quality cooking. Meet the top French Chefs in the South of France, from Cote d'Azur to Provence and the Languedoc.

The Southern French city of Beziers is enjoying a bit of a renaissance in its restaurant scene. Here we showcase 10 of the best Beziers restaurants to eat at in 2026. We live close to Beziers and we are always on the look out for good restaurants to eat at. Our budget doesn't stretch to the Michelin star restaurants, but you can still eat fairly well at mid-priced restaurants in Beziers.

AM par Alexandre Mazzia restaurant in Marseille occupies a celebrated position in the elite group 3 Michelin star restaurants around the World. The restaurant is located in a residential area of Marseille (Saint-Giniez), close to the stunning Orange Vélodrome stadium, home of the Olympique Marseille football team.