The Jardin Secret restaurant invites you to its 200-year-old country house and garden nestled in the hills, vineyards and olive groves of Cotignac.
Guided by the passion of chef Benoit Witz, the cuisine of the Jardin Secret promotes naturally-sourced ingredients and a return to the simple and delicious. Every dish is inspired by local seasonal gastronomy so that guests can rediscover the taste of authentic Provence.
Indulge in Chef Benoit’s inspired menu that changes daily according to the freshest ingredients of the season.
Friday, October 18th - Lunch
3-course menu - 58€
Creamy sorrel soup with mushrooms and quail egg
Roasted scallops and season vegetables
Chocolate and coconut pie
Friday, October 18th - Dinner
Special Evening "Fascinant Weekend" 4-course menu - 78€
Farmhouse paté in pastry with quail’s egg and mushroom pickle
Roasted scallops with Jerusalem artichokes and dandelion garnish
Venison haunch with peppery sauce, mushrooms and autumn vegetablesÂ
Chocolate hazelnut slice with black peppercorns
Saturday, October 19th - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Pot of season vegetables cooked with country bacon
Roasted pigeon or lamb shoulder, stuffed cabbage
Apple pie
Sunday, October 20th - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Pot of season vegetables cooked with country bacon
Roasted pigeon or lamb shoulder, stuffed cabbage
Apple pie
Monday, October 21st - Lunch
Lobster menu - 64€
Special seafood menu with lobster
Monday, October 21st - Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Rock fish soup
Matured beef filet, pasta and vegetables
Cream puffs
Tuesday, October 22nd - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Back from the market in Cotignac, chef Benoit Witz cooks up a surprise menu using fresh seasonal produce.
Thursday , November 28th - Lunch & Dinner
Special Thanksgiving menu - 58€
Cream of mushroom soup, scallop quenelle, soy emulsion
Turkey stuffed with chestnuts, corn cake, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce
Pecan and pumpkin pie
Coffee brulot
We can adapt the menu for any allergy or specific diet.
Some dishes might have a lot of success : if that happens, our Chef will offer a new suggestion.
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Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Express lunch
45 min
MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY
ONLY AT LUNCHTIME
excluding public holidays
45€
starter-main course or main course-dessert + water, tea or coffee
He then followed his vocation to the greatest kitchens in France under the direction of Paul Bocuse and Alain Ducasse, who went on to entrust Benoit with several of Ducasse’s prestigious restaurants in Provence and Monaco.
Seduced by the enchanting setting of Cotignac and Lou Calen’s exciting heritage, Benoit was content to return to the Var countryside and a newfound source of inspiration. Benoit enjoys working with local producers to ensure the highest quality cuisine. Benoit delights in combining flavours and textures to enhance simple yet significant seasonal ingredients.
Jardin Secret is dedicated to a well-researched ecological approach that prioritises short-circuit, zero-waste cuisine.
We are committed to working with carefully selected food producers in the region. Our menu includes fresh fruits and vegetables directly from our garden and greenhouse, as well as seasonal products from the Cotignac market. We offer a concise and generous menu that changes regularly, as well as themed meals and events such as concerts and other festivities.
The MICHELIN Green Star awarded in March 2023 attests to our commitment to eco-responsible gastronomy.
The Restaurant Engagé label (Motivated Restaurant) distinguishes restaurateurs that have taken a step towards an environmentally responsible approach.
The Jardin Secret restaurant is now recognised by the Culinary College of France for its action towards culinary diversity.
Benoit Witz meets Huguette Caren, marking the renaissance of the once renowned restaurant at Lou Calen.
Chef Benoit Witz was delighted to cook with Huguette Caren, esteemed former owner and chef of Lou Calen.
By sharing her precious recipes for which Lou Calen was famous, Huguette contributed towards restoring the heritage of this historic venue in Cotignac.
Upcoming events at Jardin Secret
Thursday November 28th
Thanksgiving
Friday, October 18th - Lunch
3-course menu - 58€
Creamy sorrel soup with mushrooms and quail egg
Roasted scallops and season vegetables
Chocolate and coconut pie
Friday, October 18th - Dinner
Special Evening "Fascinant Weekend" 4-course menu - 78€
Farmhouse paté in pastry with quail’s egg and mushroom pickle
Roasted scallops with Jerusalem artichokes and dandelion garnish
Venison haunch with peppery sauce, mushrooms and autumn vegetablesÂ
Chocolate hazelnut slice with black peppercorns
Saturday, October 19th - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Pot of season vegetables cooked with country bacon
Roasted pigeon or lamb shoulder, stuffed cabbage
Apple pie
Sunday, October 20th - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Pot of season vegetables cooked with country bacon
Roasted pigeon or lamb shoulder, stuffed cabbage
Apple pie
Monday, October 21st - Lunch
Lobster menu - 64€
Special seafood menu with lobster
Monday, October 21st - Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Rock fish soup
Matured beef filet, pasta and vegetables
Cream puffs
Tuesday, October 22nd - Lunch & Dinner
3-course menu - 58€
Back from the market in Cotignac, chef Benoit Witz cooks up a surprise menu using fresh seasonal produce.
Thursday , November 28th - Lunch & Dinner
Special Thanksgiving menu - 58€
Cream of mushroom soup, scallop quenelle, soy emulsion
Turkey stuffed with chestnuts, corn cake, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce
Pecan and pumpkin pie
Coffee brulot
We can adapt the menu for any allergy or specific diet.
Some dishes might have a lot of success : if that happens, our Chef will offer a new suggestion.
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Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Location : Jardin Secret restaurant
Service : from 7pm to 9:30pm
Cost : 58€ (excluding drinks)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Join us
Nestled in the heart Cotignac in Provence, Jardin Secret invites you to enjoy exceptional food in an extraordinary setting.
The Lou Calen estate is located an hour away from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, and 45 minutes away from the Gorges du Verdon.