A fine example of consistency in a place dedicated to cuisine, the most ephemeral of arts.

Born in 1904, the restaurant known as Léon de Lyon is like a century-old oak. It has the same long experience and sturdiness as these magnificent trees, with roots reaching deep into the land and a majesty magnified by time.

Léon de Lyon, a true Epicurean, successfully cultivates all five senses under the loving care of Fabienne and Jean-Paul Lacombe.

To mark the centenary of the Léon de Lyon, which first opened in 1904, this is the first book to trace the history of 100 years of cuisine in Lyon.

Jean-Paul Lacombe unveils more than 60 previously unpublished recipes --his carefully kept secrets up till now! In these pages you will find the essence of Lyon gastronomy, transcended by the creativity of a great chef.

From his father Paul Lacombe's typical Lyon restaurant (a true 'bouchon lyonnais') to the private dinner he prepared for the G7's nine heads of State in 1996 (and story on the front page of the New York Times!), his itinerary --that of an exceptional chef-- is described in these page…

This book was born of a friendship between a chef, Jean-Paul Lacombe, a designer, Alain Vavro, and a photographer, Jean-François Mallet, who wanted to create this book together.

To order a copy of the book and have it sent to you by post:
Tel.: 04 72 10 11 12 - Price: €45,00