For almost 200 years, Brasserie Georges has been delighting lovers of fine dining. French cuisine is celebrated here every day, in its huge 700 m² dining room. It’s an impressive place, with up to 1000 covers per service. Renowned for its delicious sauerkraut, this institution has welcomed the greatest artists: from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Émile Zola to Edith Piaf and the Lumière brothers, this brasserie has seen the greatest figures of their time pass through its doors. Since it opened in 1836, Brasserie Georges has been the largest brasserie in France. A national treasure to be discovered just 2 hours from Paris by train.
Brasserie Georges: France’s largest brasserie within easy reach of Paris
Opened 190 years ago, this brasserie has it all. First and foremost, this establishment boasts an absolutely magnificent Art Deco decor, restored in 2005. With its colorful frescoes and Art Deco lighting fixtures, it’s a veritable time machine. The establishment has retained all its old-world charm through the ages. Here, every guest is served as a regular by waiters in costume, just as they were in the gastronomic meccas of yesteryear.
largest brasserie in France
The strength of Brasserie Georges lies in its warm, friendly atmosphere. In 2016, to celebrate its 180th anniversary, the family-run establishment organized 180 days of festivities to thank its customers for their loyalty over the years… And a closer look at the menu shows why they’ve been coming here to fill their bellies for almost two centuries. The cuisine, which is an ode to French and Alsatian specialties, is very gourmet. There’s an excellent pâté en croûte royal, made with veal and foie gras, as well as a perfectly melting bone marrow. But the real star of the establishment is the sauerkraut! Quite simply, it has never left the menu since the brasserie opened, and its success has never wavered. A sure bet for almost 200 years, it still draws crowds today.
largest brasserie in France
With its huge function room, as big as a handball court, the brasserie serves almost 3,000 dishes every day… No wonder it’s the biggest in France! A legendary institution to discover on your weekend getaway!
📍 Location: 30 cours de Verdun, 69002 Lyon Perrache
🚆 Distance: about 2 h 30 by train