Le Joat

Le Joat is a French restaurant at 19 Rue des Trois-Faucons in the old centre of Avignon, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Rue des Trois-Faucons is a short street in the heart of the walled town, set back from the main tourist routes yet close to Place de l'Horloge and the Palais des Papes. The restaurant serves a seasonal French menu, with seasonal French plates and the fish of the day listed as its signatures. The cooking follows a traditional French approach with Provençal influences, so visitors might find dishes such as grilled or pan-fried fish with olive oil and herbs, lamb or duck main courses, vegetable tians and fruit-based desserts, depending on the season. Prices sit in the middle of the Avignon range, at about EUR 30 to 50 (roughly $35-58) per person for a set menu or a meal à la carte, before wine. The wine list is likely to emphasise regional bottles from the southern Rhône Valley, the Luberon and Ventoux, along with Provence rosé and white for fish. The setting is quiet and unpretentious, with moderate noise levels, comfortable seating and casual to smart casual dress, making it suitable for a calm dinner or a leisurely lunch. Service is typically lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, but hours should be verified before visiting. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners and for July during the Festival d'Avignon, when central restaurants fill early. A booking a few days ahead is usually enough in other months. Visitors with dietary requirements should mention them when reserving so the kitchen can adapt dishes. The location allows an easy walk to the Halles d'Avignon, Rue des Marchands and the Palais des Papes.