Restaurant Philip — Provençal cuisine since 1926, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
At the foot of the spring, where the Sorgue bursts from the rock.
A story of
family
In 1926, a family set their tables by the Sorgue river, facing the rock from which the spring bursts forth. A century later, the same flame burns: a love of fine produce, the pleasure of welcoming guests, and a deep connection to the Provençal terroir.
In 2026, Restaurant Philip celebrates its centenary. Four generations, one philosophy: seasonal cuisine, fresh locally sourced produce, and the art of creating moments that linger long in the memory.
Founded as a family establishment in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Winston Churchill lunches at Philip's during his stay in Provence. A memory the family has passed down through the generations.
First selection in the Michelin Guide — the beginning of a 60-year relationship
Centenary · 4th generation at the stove, same passion, same terroir, same Sorgue
Gaston & Isabelle1st generation
Charles & Janine2nd generation
Hervé & Brigitte3rd generation
Camille & Sébastien4th generation
A setting
out of time
Take a seat. Close your eyes for a moment. Listen.
The murmur of the Sorgue, bursting from the rock just a few metres from your table. The rustling of the century-old trees in the Jardin de Pétrarque. The quiet song of birds in a preserved, lush, almost untouched nature.
Here, at the end of the path, where the village ends and the spring begins, our terrace opens onto one of the most singular natural spectacles in Provence. The crystal-clear water of the Sorgue laps close to the tables. The cliff from which the famous spring surges rises before you. Time slows down.
You don't come to Philip's just to eat. You come to breathe, to reconnect, to let the beauty of the place do its work. And when the plate arrives, the setting has already done half the job.
Inside, a warm and spacious dining room welcomes you on mistral or rainy days.
Local cuisine,
exceptional products
Our cuisine draws inspiration from the seasons and the Provençal terroir. Truffles from the Monts de Vaucluse, Sorgue trout, crayfish from our pool, Sisteron lamb... Every dish tells the story of our land.
Menu varies with the season and market availability.
Garlic and parsley
Fresh goat's cheese with herbs
Beetroot condiment, candied lemon and apple marmalade
Truffles preserved in-house by our team
Young carrots and beurre blanc
Spelt risotto with saffron, young vegetables, saffron emulsion
Mediterranean aromatics
Olive oil mashed potato, onion tarte tatin and reduced jus
Our lamb, squab and poultry supreme (children's menu) are all of French origin.
Affineur in Pernes-les-Fontaines
Children's menu at €20: amuse-bouche, main and dessert.
Our lamb, squab and poultry supreme are all of French origin.
Menu changes with the seasons and market arrivals.
95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne, 50-year-old vines. Barrel-fermented for eight weeks, partial ageing on fine lees, no filtration. A rich, full-bodied nectar that is both dry and unctuous, with great purity of flavour. A dazzling finish of peach, vanilla and honey.
A myth that is very much a reality — a small 10-hectare estate hidden among the woods, where sandy soils play a decisive role in the wine's profile. Emmanuel Reynaud continues the estate's exceptional legacy with a wine of remarkable finesse and elegance, 100% Grenache. An expressive, elegant nose with leather notes, followed by a silky palate of tobacco and red fruit.
This prestige cuvée was created in honour of Sir Winston Churchill — a nod to our restaurant, where he lunched in 1948. Composed exclusively of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grand cru vineyards already in production during the Churchill era, it is only produced in the finest vintages.
« My tastes are simple — I am easily satisfied with the very best »
Sir Winston Churchill once said: « In victory I deserve it, in defeat I need it »
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Please drink responsibly. May contain sulphites, traces of shellfish, milk or eggs.
A drink
by the water
What they
say about us
Michelin GuideListed for over 60 years
Gault & MillauSelected
Petit FutéListed
Guide du RoutardListed
TripAdvisorTravellers' Choice · #2
Winston ChurchillIllustrious guest · In our memories
"At the foot of the famous spring from which the Sorgue bursts, this address knows how to play on its bucolic charms. Father and daughter offer a cuisine that plays the tradition card with great effect."
Michelin GuideCentenary 2026
of the same family
#2 out of 22
Michelin Guide
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+33 9 75 59 28 63Restaurant Philip, Jardin de Pétrarque, 510 Chemin de la Fontaine, 84800 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, France. Open from 1 April to 30 September, every day from 10am to 8:30pm.
Find us
Address
510 Chemin de la Fontaine
84800 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, France
Last restaurant before the spring. P2 car park 300m away.
Season & opening hours
- Open from 1 April to 30 September
- Every day from 10am to 8:30pm
- Evening service mid-June to end of August only
Booking is required in season. Tables go fast — don't wait to call.
+33 9 75 59 28 63Winston Churchill
at our table
On 26 August 1948, Winston Churchill, a great lover of Provence, stopped in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse during his stay in the South of France. He chose Philip's table for lunch, a memory of which the family still carefully preserves the traces.
The first photograph shows him walking with his cane in front of the restaurant sign. An exceptional document, passed down from generation to generation. The second is taken from Life Magazine: Churchill lunching on the terrace, by the water, under the plane trees, exactly as our guests do today.
"My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best." Sir Winston Churchill
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