France Guide
Languedoc
Eating and drinking
1 Les Trois Maures Boulevard des Arènes Classic Nîmes café.
2 Carrée d'Art rue Gaston-Bossier For a quiet evening, head to this piano bar
3 L'Ancien Théâtre 4 rue Racine 
04.66.21.30.75 A short stroll from the Maison Carrée, offering zippy Mediterrranean cuisine from €17. Opening time: Closed Sat noon, Sun & Mon
4 Le Bouchon et l'Assiette 5bis rue de Sauve, 04.66.62.02.93 Serves elaborate gastronomique variations on traditional Tarnaise themes. Price: Menus €17–45. Opening time: Closed Tues & Wed
5 Le Jardin d'Hadrien 111 rue Enclos-Rey 04.66.21.86.65 Opening time: Closed Wed out of season, Sun & Mon in seasonInventive southeastern Gardoise cuisine with both fish and beef-based plats such as boeuf à la gardienne at reasonable prices. Price: Menus at €15–44
6 Le Magister 5 rue Nationale 04.66.76.11.00 Opening time: Closed Sat noon & SunAffordable and daringly gastronomique restaurant, with €26–36 menus and a pricier carte.
7 Le P'tit Bec 87bis rue de la République 04.66.38.05.83 Opening time: Closed Sun, Mon & Wed evening & mid-Aug to mid-Sept.The best mid-range place for typical Gardoise cuisine (€18–42), such as boeuf à la gardienne.
8 El Rinconcito 7 rue des Marchands 04.66.76.17.30 Opening time: Closed Sun & Mon & mid-Jan to mid-March.Friendly Chilean restaurant which provides a welcome break from the local fare Price: Lunch menu from €12; €28 for dinner
9 La Truye qui Filhe 9 rue Fresque. Opening time: Lunchtimes only, closed Sun & Aug.Attractive self-service, where you can eat for around €9.
10 Victor Hugo 36 boulevard Victor-Hugo This music-bar attracts a younger, livelier crowd.