La Couronne (restaurant)
La Couronne, founded in 1345, is the oldest inn in France. It is located in Rouen, capital of the region of Normandy.[1] It is in the historic city center and the dining room on the 1st floor contains paintings of personalities.[2] In 1948, the restaurant served chef and author Julia Child her first French meal, which was said to inspire her to devote her life to promoting French cooking.[3][4][5]
 La Couronne in 2017 | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1345 |
| Headquarters | 31 Place du Vieux Marche, 76000 Rouen , |
Key people | Darwin & Dominique Cauvin |
| Website | www |
Restaurant La Couronne
See also
References
- Harshorne, Max (23 June 2009). "At Rouen's La Couronne, They've Served Since 1345". Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- Par, Andre (14 March 2011). "Auberge "La Couronne" a Rouen" (in French). Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- Zarin, Cynthia (2 December 2017). "Portrait of a Marriage: Julia Child Captured in Paul Child's Shimmering Photographs" – via www.newyorker.com.
- "France was her entree, then the world was her oyster". 10 December 2006 – via LA Times.
- Lyon, David (11 November 2009). "Going to the source of Julia's 1948 inspiration" – via The Boston Globe.
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