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At lunchtime today we discovered one of the best restaurants we have come across during our three-year residence in South-East France. We were not looking for 'fine dining' or Michelin stars, but a really enjoyable birthday lunch close to the sea and in the open air. And we found it at Le Piccolo! In cheerfully colourful but not overwhelming surroundings,we and the small dog who accompanies us whenever permitted in restaurants were courteously ppwelcomed. We opted for the menu at 39 euros, which enabled us to choose our favourite dishes for a four-course meal. The fish soup was impeccably served in a generous pot with all the usual accompaniments. The sole meunière was perfectly cooked, parting easily from the bones, and was complemented by simple but very flavoursome carrots and courgettes. The cheese course was not at all over-facing,as it can so often be - a mini-disc of goats' cheese and a small and succulent wedge of Brie. From a choice of desserts we were able to concoct our favourite combinations of ices and sorbets. If this is starting to sound like one of those critic's reviews by the local paper in return for a free meal, we must say that we are a retired couple with no interest other than to praise this small and delightful restaurant for making my birthday very happy,