A passionate fan of noble produce, concocting inventive menus that evolve with the seasons, Nicolas Decherchi, the 34 year-old chef who runs the ovens at the Paloma restaurant in Mougins, has been rewarded by a second star in the Michelin Guide 2016. Proposing elegant decor and a lovely shaded terrace, this refined address is the ideal backcloth for excellent cuisine maintaining a perfect balance between authenticity and creativity, which is also reflected in the quality of the desserts proposed by pastry chef Yohan Jara. Paloma, 47 avenue du Moulin de la Croix, Mougins (04 92 28 10 73).