Presentation

A key destination for lovers of history and gastronomy, Le Français is an unmissable slice of Bourg-en-Bresse life. A meeting place for locals, strangers and visiting celebrities.

From an early-morning coffee to a business lunch or family dinner, the brasserie welcomes you in a friendly art deco atmosphere, with a hall decorated with large mirrors in authentic early 20th century style.

Its high, Napoleonic-era ceilings are listed on the French Supplementary Historic Monument List.

Pierre RAMBOZ, the owner, and his loyal, experienced staff are devoted to making your lunch or dinner a meal to remember.

The table

Le Français showcases high-quality local cuisine alongside house specialties and typical brasserie-style dishes.

We select our products according to the season, from the best suppliers in the department of Ain and the surrounding region.

Frogs, Bresse AOC chickens, quenelles and regional cheeses form the basis of our menus.

The menu offers a range of specialties featuring meats, fish, offal and seafood (seafood platters available in March and April) Discover our €12.50 daily lunch and dinner specials, as well as our chef’s recommendations.

Historic

A family business that began three generations back…

Café Le Français, opened in 1897, was purchased by Joseph RAMBOZ and his wife Anna Paule in 1927. In 1952, Pierre RAMBOZ and his wife Nicole converted the café into a brasserie.

Le Français’ business boomed.

Nicole and Pierre skillfully improved the restaurant’s food and service quality. Le Français became a popular spot for local personalities and celebrities in town to perform at the theatre. All were loyal patrons of the large dining hall and its delicacies.

Pierre RAMBOZ Jr. took over the family restaurant in 1995. A frequent visitor since a very young age, Pierre was able to maintain the family tradition while adding a modern touch.

Thus, from one generation to the next, Le Français has managed to maintain its unique character, true to the French brasserie tradition.