Bistronomic restaurant in Provence, Le Café Magdeleine
People drop in at any time of day, linger over a morning coffee, share tasty market cuisine at lunch, then the afternoon Tea time; it is also where you enjoy an aperitif at sunset and, after dinner, come for a last drink after a lovely day.
Like every village in Provence, La Magdeleine lives to the rhythm of its Café. Some come as neighbours and have their habits here, travellers passing through Gémenos discover the place; some put the world to rights while others wait for the shade; here, nonchalance goes hand in hand with conviviality in a chic, relaxed bistro atmosphere.
Our menus for every moment
Le Café Magdeleine,for every gourmet moment in Provence
Served as a 100% homemade buffet, breakfast takes on a special flavour. It is lovely to enjoy the start of the day beneath the majestic plane trees, in the cool of the fountain or in the warm lounge of Le Café Magdeleine.
Tea time,your gourmet afternoon rendezvous
La Magdeleine revives the tradition of the generous, indulgent afternoon teas of the great family houses: fine pastries, exceptional teas or hot chocolate, sweet treats delight parents and children alike. Tea time is enjoyed according to the season: fresh and light in summer, more comforting when the temperatures drop.
Indoors, the warm elegance of the lounges takes over from the shaded terrace, in the same spirit of calm and comfort. It is lovely to gather by the old fireplace around tables set on the patinated parquet and period terracotta tiles.
Our favourite: a flute of champagne to accompany tea time.
Le Petit Goûter de La Magdeleine
A delicate assortment of homemade pastries, sweet treats and a dessert from the menu, served with a hot or cold drink.
From 3 pm to 6 pm.
Le Grand Goûter de La Magdeleine
An even more generous experience with a refined selection of sweet and savoury treats, to share or enjoy on your own, served with an exceptional tea, a hot chocolate or a refreshing drink.
From 3 pm to 6 pm.
Market cuisinein the Gémenos sunshine
For lunch and dinner, Mathias Dandine offers a bistronomic menu that celebrates Provence month after month. Fresh, local, seasonal produce for simple, generous and convivial cuisine, to share with friends or family.
Fresh and varied starters are followed by tasty main courses and pretty sweet treats for gourmets of all ages. In summer, ice cream naturally takes pride of place! All accompanied by freshly squeezed fruit juice or a glass of Provence rosé at just the right temperature.
The art of Sunday brunchat Café Magdeleine
From April to October, Le Café Magdeleine welcomes you for an exceptional brunch. A colourful menu full of sunny flavours, where fish and meat answer each other, where regional cheeses show their character, and where seasonal fruit tarts extend the great classics.
While keeping its must-haves, the buffet changes every week with the market, so there is always something to surprise and delight you on each visit, from spring to the first days of autumn.
From 12 pm to 2 pm.
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Your questions
Chef Mathias Dandine orchestrates two complementary experiences:
- The gourmet restaurant La Magdeleine – Mathias Dandine: awarded one Michelin star and 3 toques by Gault&Millau, it celebrates the flavours and producers of Provence through contemporary terroir cuisine.
- Le Café Magdeleine: our bistronomic restaurant, ideal for lunch on the terrace under the plane trees, a refined tea time or a convivial dinner.
Yes! The Sunday brunch at Le Café Magdeleine, served from April to October from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, is a gourmet highlight of the region, open to everyone. Its colourful menu changes every week with the market: savoury and sweet buffets, fish, meat, regional cheeses and seasonal fruit tarts. Remember to book a few days in advance.
Served from 7:00 to 10:30 am, our breakfast is a generous buffet, entirely homemade from fresh, local produce: a variety of breads from the baker (including gluten-free), pastries, honey from the estate, homemade jams, fruit tarts, seasonal fruit, Rove brousse cheese, matured cheeses, gravlax salmon… A continental breakfast is also available through room service, in the privacy of your room.
We adapt to every request, even at the last minute, but we can prepare much better when it is mentioned in advance.