Restaurant Paul Bocuse
Auberge du Pont de Collonges - Paul Bocuse
The legendary restaurant of the "Chef of the Century" Paul Bocuse, retaining tableside service and famous for its Bresse chicken cooked in a bladder.
Located in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or in the northern suburbs of Lyon, this famous establishment is also known as Auberge du Pont de Collonges. It held three Michelin stars from 1965 to 2020 and currently holds two. The restaurant preserves the classic style of the "Chef of the Century," featuring tableside carving and flambé dishes. Signature offerings include Bresse chicken cooked in a bladder (en vessie) and the VGE truffle soup created for the Élysée Palace in 1975 (now served only during truffle season). Set menus range from about €230 to €370. Located about a 15-minute drive from the city center. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; reservations should be made well in advance.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 12:00–13:30, 20:00–21:30; Closed Mon–Tue
Nearby sights
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Mur des Canuts
- La Croix-Rousse & Traboules
- Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Church of Saint-Nizier
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse