L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges
Appearance
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Paul Bocuse (succeeded his father Georges) |
| Headquarters | Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or , France |
Key people | Paul Bocuse (chef) |
L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges (), frequently referred to as Paul Bocuse or simply Bocuse, is a distinguished dining venue located in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, close to Lyon, France. The establishment gained global acclaim under the leadership of its chef, Paul Bocuse, who transformed it into one of the most celebrated restaurants worldwide.[1]
In 1956, Bocuse succeeded his father Georges and achieved his first Michelin star by 1958, followed by a second in 1962 and a third in 1965.[2]
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- ↑ Paul Bocuse passed away in 2018 in the very room above the restaurant where he was born in 1926, which was initially owned by his grandparents.
- ↑ The restaurant maintained its prestigious three-star Michelin status for an unprecedented 55 years until it lost the top rating in the 2020 guide after Bocuse's death, a decision that generated significant debate.