Marius, in Paris, some nice surprises

Published on February 21 at 7:00 a.m.

A more contemporary decoration, but not cold. sdp

Who hasn't wondered about returning to a restaurant they've enjoyed for years after it was sold and changed hands? Here's a successful succession.

This is exactly what happened to Marius, on Boulevard Murat in Paris. How to take over this establishment, marked for years by the adorable François Grandjean (Fanfan to the regulars), his kindness, his smile, his availability, his way of reciting the menu? Not easy… Well! Bet won! By handing over his restaurant to his brother-in-law, Jean-Pierre Vigato, to his son, Jérôme, and to the chef of the Apicius , Fanfan allowed his business to remain a “family affair” and a friendship.

Of course, the place has undergone transformations under the leadership of architect Alexandre Diner (who had already worked on Jean-Pierre Vigato's other restaurant, Disciples ), but the atmosphere is the same. If the 1930s side is still there, with arches on the ceiling and white walls, a large bar welcomes you as soon as you enter. The tones are light, the light fixtures are openwork, like Asian hats. A more contemporary decoration, but not cold. A challenge to have managed to keep the atmosphere...

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