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8 quirky gourmet spots to discover in the Thau Archipelago

A culinary journey to the Orient or the Tropics; a trip back to the age of kings for a meal cooked over an open fire; a taste of seafood pasta with a view of the Thau lagoon… These are the culinary experiences awaiting you in this article, specially put together for you by Laëtitia.

Updated on 15 June 2026

Domaine de la Belle Dame in Mireval

Set amongst vineyards and scrubland, Jean-Luc’s menu will delight you with its signature dish: mussel brasucade (mussels cooked over a wood fire, basted with sauce as they cook), as well as his wood-fired paella and braised rib of beef, all heated using vine cuttings.


We’re staying on the Île Singulière to introduce you to the Kahina

Just a stone’s throw from Mont Saint Clair, Assia specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and features a heated terrace in a cosy, intimate setting. The restaurant serves up exquisite, carefully prepared dishes, including traditional couscous and a magnificent lemon-confit chicken! Fresh, high-quality ingredients, all prepared with love.


Let’s head for Marseillan, to the rum bar!

Just a stone’s throw from the sea, offering a guaranteed change of scenery amidst lush greenery, La Paillote restaurant will delight you with its exotic Creole cuisine and enchanting cocktails.

Let’s head along the vineyard paths towards Mèze to the Domaine de la Rouquette

Surrounded by vineyards and close to the Thau lagoon, this authentic open-air restaurant is set in a bucolic and relaxing setting, far from the crowds. If you enjoy wood-fired cooking and meat, this is the place for you. You’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the Thau basin and Mont St Clair.


Let’s continue this lovely stroll between the pond and the vineyards towards the Creyssels estate

We invite you to immerse yourself in a secluded inn nestled amongst vineyards and pine forests, offering a stately setting where traditional and regional cuisine come together. A large spit rotates all year round in one of the grand 18th-century fireplaces. In summer, you can enjoy the terrace, and meals are accompanied by wines made from their own grapes.


Let’s swap the countryside for the sea air at L’atelier & CO!

With a stunning view of the oyster beds, 15-time award-winning shellfish farmer Laurent Ercalia invites you to enjoy a shellfish tasting by the water’s edge.