Restaurant
L'Ancienne École Restaurant
Palau-del-Vidre

The Restaurant

Discover L’Ancienne École in Palau-del-Vidre, a characterful restaurant designed for memorable moments around the table.

Located at 20 avenue Joliot-Curie in Palau-del-Vidre, in the heart of the Albères and close to Argelès-sur-Mer, the L’Ancienne École restaurant welcomes you to a former village school that has been fully renovated, where authenticity and modernity meet. You can enjoy a dining room with exposed stonework, a tree-filled patio that is heated in winter, and pleasant terraces in fine weather.

Run since 2001 by head chef Baptiste Gaillard, a Maître Restaurateur, the establishment offers modern French cuisine, homemade and prepared using fresh, seasonal and predominantly local produce. The dishes evolve with the seasons to highlight local flavours.

Whether you are joining us for a family lunch, a romantic dinner or an evening with friends, our entire team looks forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique atmosphere of L’Ancienne École.

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The hall

A warm and welcoming dining room, ideal for enjoying a memorable meal.

Stone room of the L’Ancienne École restaurant

The Terrace

A bright and peaceful terrace, ideal for enjoying a meal on sunny days.

Shaded terrace of the L’Ancienne École restaurant

The Patio

An intimate and peaceful patio, perfect for a relaxing moment.

Leafy courtyard of the L’Ancienne École restaurant

Our History in a Few Key Dates

1868
The village school is built

Construction of the village school, now home to L’Ancienne École.

1868
1982
The school becomes a restaurant

Opening of the restaurant.

1982
1 June 2001
A new story begins

Baptiste Gaillard takes over the restaurant

1 June 2001

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Discover the story of L’Ancienne École in Palau-del-Vidre, a former village school transformed into a restaurant, where tradition, conviviality and seasonal cuisine have come together for over 25 years.

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