Forcalquier, Provence, France
Seasonal cuisine & Mediterranean way of life
An honest table, local produce, a menu that changes every day. Shaded courtyard terrace & wine cellar.
Our Story
In the heart of Forcalquier, L'Esperluette is a place where you eat well, simply and with pleasure. A cuisine rooted in the Provençal terroir, evolving with the seasons and the day's market arrivals.
Every dish tells the story of local producers, seasonal vegetables and the generosity of a region. No fuss — just honesty and flavour.
Enjoy our shaded terrace, nestled in a private courtyard, perfect for sunny days. L'Esperluette is also a wine cellar: a careful selection of local wines from around Forcalquier and other carefully chosen estates, available to enjoy with your meal or to take home.
Your Table Is Waiting
Call us to book your table — we look forward to welcoming you.
Friday evenings tend to fill up quickly. Don't hesitate to call us to check availability and book your table.
04 92 72 53 57Monday to Friday · Lunch & dinner
In Pictures
The atmosphere of L'Esperluette — the terrace, the dishes, the shared moments.
Dine-In & Takeaway
A carefully chosen selection of local wines and distinctive estates — to share at the table or take home.
Local Winemaker
Pierrevert · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
High-altitude wines from the Pierrevert terroir, one of Provence's highest vineyards. Reds, whites and rosés of remarkable freshness.
Nearby Winemakers
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence & surrounding area
A selection of wines from local growers, chosen for their connection to the land and their character. The list evolves with the seasons and new discoveries.
House Selection
Available during opening hours
Take home a favourite bottle. Our team will guide you through our selection of local wines and other carefully chosen estates, based on your tastes.
Contact UsWhat Our Guests Say
L'Esperluette in a few words, from those who've experienced it.
Wonderful food, friendly service, excellent atmosphere. We've been four times now during our holidays in Forcalquier — the cooking on every occasion has been imaginative, beautifully presented and full of flavour.
Discovered by chance, looking to avoid soulless tourist restaurants. Such a warm welcome, a unique formula but brilliantly executed. Great wine by the glass or bottle. A wonderful family moment.
Innovative cuisine that elevates simple produce with influences from elsewhere. A secret, warm setting. The wine pairing with the daily dish is an excellent concept.
Events & Groups
L'Esperluette welcomes your private events throughout the year — including public holidays. Family meals, birthdays, seminars, celebrations: our team adapts to your project to offer a warm setting and cuisine to match.
The shaded terrace and courtyard can accommodate large groups in a lush, intimate setting in the heart of Forcalquier.
All private event enquiries are made by phone or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about the restaurant, opening hours, the terrace, private events and the wine cellar.
L'Esperluette is located at 28 boulevard Latourette, 04300 Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Parking nearby, a 5-minute walk from Place du Bourguet and the Forcalquier market.
Lunch service Monday to Friday (12:00 – 2:00 PM). Dinner service Tuesday to Friday (7:30 – 9:30 PM). Closed Saturday and Sunday.
The lunch menu is €22 (starter, main, dessert, renewed daily according to the market). The weekly dinner menu is €35. Seasonal lunch salads start from €15 (vegan option) and €18 (burrata).
Yes: a shaded terrace nestled in a private courtyard, ideal for sunny days, groups and quiet lunches in Forcalquier.
Yes, every service includes at least one vegetarian option, and we offer a vegan salad at lunch. Let us know about any dietary requirements when you call so we can adapt your meal.
Yes, we host birthdays, family meals, seminars, business meals and celebrations all year round — including public holidays. Enquire at 04 92 72 53 57 or by email at contact@lesperluette.eu.
Yes: our wine cellar offers wines from Domaine de Blaque (Pierrevert), local Alpes-de-Haute-Provence growers and other selected estates, available to take away during opening hours.
By phone at 04 92 72 53 57, Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner.
No, L'Esperluette is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For a weekend meal in Forcalquier, you can contact us during the week to book a private event.
Find Us
A question, a group booking, or simply want to reach us.
| Monday | Lunch only |
| Tuesday | Lunch & dinner |
| Wednesday | Lunch & dinner |
| Thursday | Lunch & dinner |
| Friday | Lunch & dinner |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
28 Bd Latourette · Forcalquier
