There are some news items that instantly bring a smile to your face. This is definitely one of them 😍 In Bandol, a new star has illuminated our beautiful Renecros Bay: the restaurant Les Oliviers – Hôtel Thalazur Bandol Île Rousse***** has just been awarded its first Michelin star. A prestigious recognition that confirms what many already suspected: here, the cuisine is as beautiful as the sea.
A star that makes Bandol shine
Facing the Mediterranean, with their feet in the sand, their eyes on the water, and their hearts on the plate, the dynamic team saw their hard work rewarded. Located in one of Bandol's most beautiful establishments, the restaurant Les Oliviers now stands out as A must-visit restaurant for lovers of fine dining.
This Michelin star doesn't just crown incredible cuisine. It also, and above all, recognizes the precision of cooking, even the most delicate ones (like those of our local fish); a creativity is certain brought to each dish; and above all a real culinary identity which makes it an exceptional address.
⭐️ In short, a source of pride for our beloved city Bandol, which confirms its status as a little paradise where people come to spend their holidays by the sea, as well as to eat well.
Martin Féragus, a chef inspired by the Mediterranean
Behind this success lies a team, but above all, a face that has led it to the top: that of the executive chef Martin FeragusAt just 33 years old, and after arriving in 2023, he is bringing a new energy to the table at Les Oliviers. Mediterranean and Provençal cuisine at once modern, sensitive and rooted in its territory.
🎨 His signature? Dishes designed as stopovers. to be discovered, tasted and savored throughout an epicurean journey as refined as it is gourmet. Guided by the Mediterranean, which he considers his true creative compass, the chef composes a cuisine that is resolutely colorful, deliciously fragrant and sprinkled with a great deal of emotion.
One way to cooking to please others To delight, to revive memories. A way of seeing gastronomy as the art of living here: sunny and profoundly authentic.
Local, sincere and committed cuisine
Here, the product is kingAnd above all, it is localThus, each plate tells a story of encounters with passionate local producers. Whether with fisherman from Bandol, with fruit and vegetable farmers from the Var region, regional olive oil presses, and shellfish from Tamaris BayEach food item is sourced for its taste and proximity.
🧑🌾 An approach that gives full meaning to the expression " From the land to the plate A modern, even essential, vision that demonstrates the commitment of the chef and his team to offering their customers what they came to Bandol for: an experience between Provence and the Mediterranean 🌞
A complete experience, from savory to sweet
Alongside chef Martin Féragus, the pastry chef Feragus Flower a sign of her refined creations, a natural extension of her husband's cuisine. With her all-female brigadeShe brings the essential sweet touch to this gastronomic experience. Her key words: precision, balance, and emotion. Each of her treats is carefully considered. an awakening of the senses.
💘 Much more than a finishing touch, its desserts are an integral part of a menu conceived as a whole. From the appetizer to the petit four, everything is designed to blend perfectly, to gently delight our taste buds, to to make our heart twirlA gourmet journey in an idyllic setting.
an experience to be lived
What makes the establishment different The Olive Trees – Thalazur Bandol Île Rousse Hotel*****It's also the setting. Imagine the most beautiful beach in the city. Against an azure horizon, nestled on the sand, sits an institution of remarkable refinement. Within it, as if perched above the waterThe restaurant opens its doors to you.
A breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. A bright, elegant, and intimate room. An atmosphere that is refined, soothing, and welcoming. Add to that attentive service and a cozy ambiance, and you have... a complete experienceAn experience worth having as much for the place as for the food!
🔥 That's how, with this star, Les Oliviers joins the circle of tables that matter in the VarFor visitors, it's an excellent excuse (if one were needed 😉) to (re)discover our sublime city from a different perspective: that of gastronomy. Between the sea, the sun, and exceptional cuisine, Bandol confirms its image more than ever as a paradise of the Var coastAnd with this new distinction, one thing is certain: here, happiness is enjoyed as much on a napkin as on a plate.
