In the dappled shade of the plane trees of Cloître Saint-Pierre, how could you not love Aimé by Ryo Kirikura (ex-Thoumieux by Jean-François Piège and Gare au Gorille in Paris, and La Courtille in Tavel)? An irresistibly charming yet discreet terrace, doubling as a locavore bistro with subtle Franco-Japanese inflections. Inside the tiny dining room, walls adorned with delicate watercolors by Lilosome, dishes parade out on vintage plates thrifted from flea markets. On this summer evening: daring duck hearts, juicy and golden brown, scattered over crisp baby gem lettuce slicked with anchovy-spiked Caesar dressing – a joyful Japanese-Provençal mash-up; followed by exceptional tuna tataki, sliced with precision, paired with raw julienned zucchini and ultra-tender charred leeks – a combo that cheerfully set the tone for the rest of the meal. To finish, a seasonal chilled peach soup simply topped with crumbled meringue for just the right whisper of sweetness. Yes, we’ll say it again: how can you not love Aimé? · Marcellin Caillou

FEELING THIRSTY? A selection of regional organic wines: a white Vin de France from Domaine Fontaine des Fées in Séguret (€7 a glass), Petit Jo, a Vaucluse red from La Roche Bussière (same price) or a gigondas from Domaine d’Ouréa by Adrien Roustan in Vacqueyras (€55 a bottle)… Or a local IPA from Brasserie Améno (€6.50 for 330 ml).

PRICE: Appetizer €5-12, mains €23-27, desserts €5-8.