L'Agape

L'Agape is a French bistronomy restaurant at 21 Place des Corps Saints in the old town of Avignon, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Place des Corps Saints is a small, leafy square lined with café terraces in the southern part of the walled centre, a popular spot for evening drinks and a calmer alternative to Place de l'Horloge. The restaurant applies bistronomy principles, meaning refined technique and good sourcing at relaxed prices, and the listed signatures are seasonal market dishes and lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder is typically slow-roasted until tender with garlic and herbs, a dish well suited to the Provençal table, while the market dishes change with deliveries from regional growers and the covered Halles d'Avignon. Spring menus lean on asparagus and young vegetables, summer menus on tomatoes, courgettes and stone fruit, and autumn menus on mushrooms and squash. Prices are moderate at about EUR 30 to 45 (roughly $35-52) per person, with lunch typically cheaper than dinner. The drinks list focuses on southern Rhône and Luberon wines, plus Provence rosé, often available by the glass, and visitors can choose a bottle for sharing. The dining room is small, warm and informal, with a moderate noise level and casual dress, and some tables are on the square when the weather allows. Service is typically lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday; hours should be verified before visiting. Reservations are recommended because seating is limited and the restaurant has a loyal following, and booking a few days ahead is advisable, with more notice in July during the Festival d'Avignon. The restaurant is within walking distance of the Palais des Papes and the Rue des Teinturiers, making it easy to combine with an afternoon of sightseeing.