Gourmet restaurant in Lyon
at L’Auberge du Pont
de Collonges
“To invite someone to dinner is to be responsible for their well-being for as long as they are under your roof.”
Paul Bocuse wholeheartedly embraced Anthelme Brillat-Savarin’s words of wisdom.
Because well-being is the ultimate priority at the beautiful L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, just moments from Lyon, where eighty people devote themselves every morning and evening for five days a week to make every meal a celebration.
Welcome to our gourmet restaurant, a magical place where unique memories are made.
Tradition in motion or modernity as a legacy
The strength of the team at Restaurant Paul Bocuse lies in its ability to transcend the Chef’s iconic image to embody it in a dynamic and resolutely modern place, all while looking to the future with real enthusiasm.
Although the restaurant’s culinary heritage can be qualified all too easily as an example of classic cuisine, we must not forget the extent to which Paul Bocuse was truly multi-faceted: a visionary genius with a constant desire to innovate.
A man of tradition yet constantly evolving, Paul Bocuse has left his restaurant, which celebrates its centenary in 2024, the most impressive legacy: a modernity which is constantly being reinvented with the greatest respect for the past.
Today’s enthusiastic team passionately believes in the alchemy of innovation and tradition to perpetuate this impressive heritage.
The team includes two Meilleurs Ouvriers de France and a World Champion of desserts who are firm believers in inspiring their colleagues to excel. Perhaps more than ever before, the restaurant’s staff are driven by an audacity, a passion and a burning desire to make their diners happy.
There are plenty of examples of innovation here: the restaurant is now bathed in light, the kitchen is brand new, the first-floor lounges have been transformed into sophisticated showcases and reinvented recipes have received exceptional reviews from restaurant critics.
Everything has changed, but nothing is different.
Life here is always wonderfully exciting, service is provided with the utmost attention to detail and the kitchen staff transforms and enhances quality ingredients with the same exacting standards.
To put it simply, this is a truly happy place with a sense of tradition in motion which ensures the brightest of futures.
The art of celebrating
A visit to Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, a peaceful village on the banks of what’s become known as the “bucolic Saône” may be a new experience, a pilgrimage or a ritual…
But whatever the reason, a meal here is always a celebration: a celebration of the moment, of life in all its magical splendour, of a cherished memory in the making.
The opportunities are endless, including birthdays, business lunches and dinners, proposals, contract signings and family reunions. Of course, there doesn’t need to be a particular occasion: it’s enough to want to come here and rediscover a place you love, whether you’ve come from somewhere close by or have travelled thousands of miles.
This place works its magic every time.
The vibrant façades in shades of pistachio and raspberry, which brighten up the scenery so beautifully, offer a tantalising glimpse of the joys yet to come. To step inside Restaurant Paul Bocuse is to be welcomed to a world of delicious indulgence. In the courtyard, a few of France’s greatest chefs who worked with Paul Bocuse welcome the restaurant’s diners, including Antonin Carême, Alain Chapel, André Pic and Raymond Olivier.
“A family-run restaurant since 1924”
As you enter, a plaque explains that the restaurant has been family-run since 1924, letting you know exactly what kind of experience to expect here: a welcoming setting in which you’re bound to feel comfortable and where enjoyment is the order of the day, centred around a truly magical meal which will become an unforgettable memory.
You’ll be welcomed by smiling and attentive staff who will attend to your vehicle, take your coat and show you to your table. Enjoy a glimpse of the kitchen, an incredible hive of activity where the teams led by the chefs Gilles Reinhardt, Olivier Couvin and Benoit Charvet are always hard at work. The kitchen has been renovated recently; the dazzlingly white walls are an aesthetic and technical marvel. Magnificent copper moulds gleam above the various workstations.
Delicious scents float in the air, the promise of an incredible meal to come.
Everywhere is bright and welcoming. The beautiful marble floor echoes the white ceiling, while the beige leather seats blend seamlessly with the colour of the curtains. The walls are decorated with paintings, photos and porcelain plates, reminiscent of a charming family home full of memories. The lighting has been carefully chosen to create a soothing setting. White orchids are dotted about for a subtle and sophisticated feel.
Making each meal
a unique celebration
Now you’re seated at your table. The menus are brought to you and the impressive wine list takes you on a journey through the wine-growing regions of France and further afield.
It’s time to choose: perhaps the most demanding part of the meal.
Whether you opt for that dish you love so much or another irresistible option you’ve never tried, you need to save some room for one of the amazing desserts. But given that the restaurant’s dishes have become lighter and are served in perfectly sized portions, you’ll be only too happy to treat yourself to one of the divine desserts on the trolley or try the restaurant’s latest creation.
Let the celebrations begin.
- The team
- Our talented chefs and pastry chefs at work
- Our talented waiters and wine waiters at work
