Whenever Val and I get a taste for great seafood, we head south to the little port town of Niolon. It’s just a few miles west of Marseille but could be in another world.

The town is built around a small calanque, a kind of tiny fjord that opens onto the Mediterranean Sea. There are boats bobbing in the water and beautiful views of Marseille and the rugged coastline.

We always head for La Pergola, a restaurant with fabulous views and even better food. There’s nothing like eating fresh seafood and looking out at the sea from whence it came. And if we don’t feel like driving all the way to the coast, we can catch the train not far from St-Rémy and enjoy the view as we roll along.

Read all about Niolon and La Pergola in Perfectly Provence!