L'Auberge Pyrénées Cévennes is one of those restaurants that doesn't change with the times, those Parisian addresses that seem to stand still, where you love to sit back and enjoy traditional French grand ma-style cuisine, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
In this bistro, there's no fuss, just good food and good wine. And if you ask the chef, Pierre Négrevergne, who also organizes special tours of vineyards, will be delighted to tell you all about his love for this 1001-faceted beverage.
The Auberge Pyrénées Cévennes is divided into two parts, or even 3. From the first, where a large brass bar runs along the right-hand side, you move on to the other cosy room, which divides in two, with a section ideal for large groups.
With its checked tablecloths, wheel-shaped hanging lamps, wooden beams, floor tiles and dangling sausages, there's no doubt that theAuberge Pyrénées Cévennes has kept its old-fashioned image. If you're looking for an authentic address where you can have fun and eat well, then you've come to the right place.
This bistro, taken over by Pierre Négrevergne in 2019, hasn't lost its charm. After 14 years at La Terrasse Mirabeau, where he served gourmet cuisine, the chef was keen to take over an old bistro and offer a more convivial and generous cuisine. When he arrived, he refreshed the décor without changing his identity, and kept part of the menu, while retaining the house's staples. So, for example, he has kept the famous cassoulet, but trimmed some of the fat to make it easier to digest. Nevertheless, it remains one of the capital's most gourmet restaurants.
So the question is, what's for dinner? Traditional dishes, of course. If you're looking for eggs-mayonnaise (8€), Burgundy snails or a good Pâté-croûte, stop by. On our visit, we enjoyed the Pâté-croûte with duck and foie gras (19€), which placed 4th in the 2015 World Championship.
On the main course, we kept to tradition with Blanquette de veau à l'ancienne, Ris de veau aux champignons, Parmentier de confit de canard and turbot au beurre blanc with purée. On our visit, we were treated to Lièvre à la Royale with fresh pasta and Purée-saucisses, a fine gourmet discovery with tasty juices.
As you'd expect, at the Auberge Pyrénées Cévennes, we're not here to shape our winter body, we're here to eat well, so we end on a high note with a good dessert (after the cheese for the greediest among us, there's plenty to go around). Tarte Tatin, Baba au Rhum and Millefeuille à la Vanille are just what we're looking for. We highly recommend the Soufflé chaud au caramel beurre salé à la truffe noire. Really light and well assembled, it gobbles itself up in no time.
A smiling waiter, deliciously executed cuisine in an authentic setting, we just love it. There's just one thing you'll need to remember: make a reservation, as this is a popular address for connoisseurs and regulars alike. The restaurant is open every day except Sunday.
Prices
Entrées des oeufs au foie gras: €9 - €23
Desserts: €12
Plats de l'omelette au Ris de veau: €17 - €49
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.auberge-pyrenees-cevennes.fr
Booking
www.auberge-pyrenees-cevennes.fr
