La Villa Madie

Nestling in Anse Corton, an unspoilt natural cove facing Cap Canaille, La Villa Madie, housed in swish contemporary premises and flanked by a terrace, boasts an idyllic location with a drop-dead view of the Mediterranean. Hailing from Normandy, chef Dimitri Droisneau draws his inspiration from his passion for Provence. From one dish to the next, he rolls out a light, subtle, flavoursome score that is fresh and aromatic, punchy when necessary and always surprising and original. The magic of the French Riviera and ingredients from land and sea are blended to great effect in this culinary tapestry. A case in point: Carabineros prawn with a red berry tartlet in a marriage of briny shellfish and sweet red fruit that borders on the celestial, without forgetting a host of insightful food-wine pairings.