Chez Madeleine
Old Town, Saint-Tropez
Restaurant in Saint-Tropez, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Chez Madeleine is a practical Saint-Tropez pick for an easy central lunch or dinner, not the table to choose for a high-polish celebration. Use it when location and low booking friction matter more than awards, chef profile, or a clearly defined cuisine format; compare La Petite Plage or Le BanH Hoï if the night needs a stronger point of view.
About Chez Madeleine
Chez Madeleine is a Saint-Tropez option with opening hours from Tuesday through Sunday and a casual dress code. The strongest grounded reason to consider it is simple: it has both daytime and evening hours on those days, while Monday is closed.
The recommendation should stay practical rather than overbuilt. Consider it when the group wants a casual stop in Saint-Tropez and the published schedule fits the plan. Do not treat it as a confirmed luxury, chef-led, award-backed, or price-defined reservation. If you are comparing other options, La Petite Plage, Le BanH Hoï, Le Girelier, La Part des Anges, Sénéquier are other Saint-Tropez names to weigh depending on the occasion.
Use it for an easy Saint-Tropez plan, not a trophy reservation
The appeal here is practical: Chez Madeleine is listed in Saint-Tropez, is closed Monday, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 6–9:30 PM. That gives visitors a direct daytime or evening window without needing to frame the visit as a major destination booking.
For a first-timer, the safer move is to set expectations around simplicity. There is no information available regarding awards, a chef-led tasting format, cuisine label, or price band, so the decision should be based on fit rather than prestige. If the timing needs to anchor the day or night, compare it against Le Girelier, La Part des Anges, or Sénéquier before committing.
Daytime and evening hours are both available most days
Chez Madeleine is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and again from 6–9:30 PM, it is closed on Monday. The daytime window works for an earlier stop, while the evening window works for a more settled night plan.
The dress code is casual. Beyond that, avoid assuming a specific service style, menu format, group setup, or occasion profile unless you confirm it directly with the venue. The best approach is to match the published hours and casual dress code to the kind of Saint-Tropez plan you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 14 Pl. aux Herbes, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +33952043947
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Madeleine sits squarely in the old quarter’s Place aux Herbes and reads like a small Provencal tableau: plane trees, cobblestones and a market rhythm that governs the day. The house leans into a quietly scenic, historic charm rather than showy spectacle; the writing celebrates light and the slow cadence of local life. Service and pacing favor hospitality over haste, producing a relaxed, intimate feeling despite the public square setting. The overall impression is quietly romantic and charming — a place where the town’s familiar rituals shape the meal as much as the food itself.
Best For
This is a venue for lingering lunches and measured dinners: the copy explicitly frames both lunch and dinner as social rituals that unfold slowly. Tables on the square fill early, so the spot suits people who appreciate unhurried meals — locals and informed travelers alike. It works well for solo diners, after-work wind-downs and casual hangouts, and it can be an understated choice for a date night given the intimate, held-table rhythm. Expect to budget time for courses to arrive in their own tempo rather than for brisk service.
Ordering Tips
Arrive early if you want one of the tables closest to Place aux Herbes; the text notes those seats fill in the morning and evening before the market fully wakes. Plan on a leisurely meal — the house holds tables and lets courses arrive without urgency, so don’t expect rapid turnover. On the menu, follow the house’s seafood strengths: the Gillardeau and Fines de Claire oysters, bulots with mayo, ceviche and carpaccio are signature items and natural starters for a slow, multi-course Provencal experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Retro, charming, and authentically local with a nostalgic Saint-Tropez atmosphere; intimate bar setting with natural light from the small square.
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Gillardeau oysters
- Fines de claire oysters
- Bulots mayo
- Ceviche
- Carpaccio
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Girelier, Notable alternative
- La Part des Anges, Notable alternative
- La Petite Plage, Mediterranean Cuisine, €€€€
- Le BanH Hoï, Asian, €€€
- Sénéquier, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Chez Madeleine compares in Saint-Tropez
Chez Madeleine is the lower-friction choice in this Saint-Tropez set: central, easy to understand, better suited to a casual meal than a statement booking. La Petite Plage is the clearer splurge for Mediterranean Cuisine at €€€€, especially if the group wants the meal to feel like the main event.
Le BanH Hoï is the sharper cross-shop when cuisine direction matters; Asian at €€€ gives it a more defined brief than Chez Madeleine. If value for money is the concern, start there before paying Saint-Tropez premiums for a less specific format.
For classic Saint-Tropez atmosphere, compare Le Girelier, La Part des Anges, and Sénéquier. Chez Madeleine is the pick when the priority is an easy table in town; the others are better candidates when the group is choosing around ambience or a bigger night out.
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Compare Chez Madeleine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Madeleine | Saint-Tropez | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Girelier | Saint-Tropez | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Part des Anges | Saint-Tropez | ; | ; | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| La Petite Plage | Saint-Tropez | Mediterranean Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le BanH Hoï | Saint-Tropez | Asian | €€€ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| Sénéquier | Saint-Tropez | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Chez Madeleine?
Specific booking lead times are not specified. Chez Madeleine is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 6–9:30 PM, so plan around those published hours. If timing is important, confirm availability directly before building plans around the visit.
Is Chez Madeleine good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual Saint-Tropez plan, but there is no information available regarding awards, a chef-led format, price band, or formal service detail to support calling it a major special-occasion destination. For a more important outing, compare it with other Saint-Tropez options such as Le Girelier, La Petite Plage, La Part des Anges, Sénéquier, or Le BanH Hoï.
What should I wear to Chez Madeleine?
The dress code is casual. There is no formal dress requirement mentioned.
What should a first-timer know about Chez Madeleine?
Treat it as a Saint-Tropez venue with a casual dress code and a Tuesday-to-Sunday schedule. It is closed Monday, then open 10 AM–2 PM and 6–9:30 PM from Tuesday through Sunday. Information on other details, including cuisine, price, chef, menu format, awards, is not provided.
What are alternatives to Chez Madeleine in Saint-Tropez?
Other Saint-Tropez options to compare include Le Girelier, La Part des Anges, La Petite Plage, Sénéquier, Le BanH Hoï. Choose based on the specific timing and availability you can confirm.
Is daytime or evening better at Chez Madeleine?
Chez Madeleine has a daytime window from 10 AM–2 PM and an evening window from 6–9:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. The better choice depends on your schedule; Monday is closed.
