Le Mas Des Baumelles

The restaurant is located on a working cattle farm where they train bulls for games.. the animals are not harmed like in bull fighting. We were on a tour of the Camargue, a protected region of the Rhone river delta and our guide arranged a lunch at La Manade des Baumelles. It was a set menu which featured their own beef, however, they were happy to make accommodations for vegetarians. An aperitif of very sweet sangria spiced with cinnamon was offered to us..We had platter of fresh veggies, local endive, tomatoes, scallions, cooked egg, radishes and carrots served with anchovy paste and very good bread. There were platters of cured meats and pates. Wine was served with lunch. Main course was beef au jus with the local rice, I had a local monk fish that was delicious and there were vegetarian platters for non meat eaters. Food was very good, service was good too. Finally there was a fresh goat cheese with olive oil, coffee and a tart for dessert. Overall a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. There is also a gift shop on premises where they sell their pates, sausages, fleur de sel, and the local rice.

If you have never been to this region of France, then you are in for a treat. This is the land of the white horses of the Camargue and the very special Bulls that are native to this area. If you book the entire visit you will spend some time viewing educational videos about the care and life of these wonderful bulls. Unfortunately, it is in French but if you don't speak you will get a general idea. Once finished you will be taken via a tractor pull out into the fields to visit with these amazing creatures. Guardians will demonstrate their herding and gating skills which is a delight in itself. Once done you will return to a wonderful 5 course meal with plenty of wine to enjoy and finish up your visit. Just wonderful.

We had a delicious 5 course lunch here. The restaurant is located on a ranch in the Camargue area, a ranch whose specialty is raising prize bulls for the special annual festival. Before we saw the bulls, though, we went into an old building divided into a bar and a dining room. Wine and hors d'oeuvres were served in the bar while our hostess, matriarch of the family who own the ranch, told us about their work. This was followed by a second course of terrine, pates, olives and other starters served with more wine at our table. Next we had soup, then a main course of meat and/or fresh vegetables. A parfait or tart came after we finished the previous course and finally, a plate of cheeses and crackers, along with French or American coffee. It was all wonderful!

In the heart of the manade. Don't miss the tataki way of the beef, the bull carpaccio and dessert the fennel and lemon pavlova (take and see how this dessert is amazing and succulent.) the waiter is in small care and excellent advice.

Wonderful personal beautiful meal with high. rare address and preserve. Don't change anything. finally a restaurant worthy of his name.