What with Chandeleur in France and Pancake Tuesday in the UK, February is a good
time to get whipping up some batter for pastries and crepes. But if you prefer to buy something in town, there’s lots of choice.
The traditional pets de nonnes – nuns’ farts – are in the artisanal boulangeries in town – just under 4 euros for 100g of the delicious sugary pastries that are much more fragrant than their name suggests!
Crepes make a perfect light lunch and we are lucky in Aix to have some good creperies. In fact ‘Crepes, Cidre et Compagnie’, a tiny centre ville resto run by Breton chef Delphine is currently #1 in Tripadvisor’s ranking!
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- Bright pink paint signals this warm and friendly eaterie
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- It’s a tiny restaurant but the cellar provides more tables – get there early!
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- Breton cider is a perfect accompaniment for your crepe.
The restaurant is open Tues-Sat, 10-18:30. 23 Rue de la Cepede.
Alternatively ‘La Crep ‘Sautiere’ is a good bet especially as it’s open late. It’s been in business since 1973. 
You step through the door at 18 Rue Bedarrides straight into a 16th century olive mill. Quite extraordinary and a must for enchanting visitors. Does takeways, Open Tues-Sat, 12-14:00 and 19:30-23:00.
Third option, ‘La Patacrepe’ in nearby Place des Augustins. I haven’t tried this one but la fille Aixcentric went and loved it.
Unlike my first two choices, this is open daily (11:00-midnight) and has a terrace.
Bon Ap’!
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