Supping in Southern France

Cassoulet, the signature dish of Languedoc. (Amy Zavatto)

Made from organically farmed grapes, Naked Earth wines show the purity of Languedoc terroir. (Amy Zavatto)

Homey comfort is the order of the day at L'Table d'Aurore. (Amy Zavatto)

Garlicky crawfish at L'Table d'Aurore. (Amy Zavatto)

The wines of Mas de la Seranne. (Amy Zavatto)

Tender lamb loin at the charming L'Hospitalet bistro. (Amy Zavatto)

Art among the vines at Gerard Bertrand's L'Hospitalet in Norbonne. (Amy Zavatto)

The wines of Gerard Bertrand. (Amy Zavatto)

The daily-changing menu at L'Auberge de l'Ecole. (Amy Zavatto)

Kentucky ex-pat John Bojanowski, part-owner of Clos du Gravillas in Saint-Jean-de-Minervois. (Amy Zavatto)

Olive tapanade, a traditional starter in southern France, gets gussied up at Petit Jardin. (Amy Zavatto)

Petit Jardin's serene dining room overlooking the lovely garden is the perfect spot for a last-night-in-Languedoc meal. (Amy Zavatto)