Courtepaille, Restaurant chain in Limas, France
Courtepaille is a restaurant in Limas that grills meats over an open flame, served with unlimited vegetable sides and fresh salads. The focus is on flame-cooked meat prepared in front of guests, with generous self-service accompaniments.
The first location opened in 1961 in Rouvray, Burgundy, when Jean Loisier introduced the idea of grilling meat in front of customers. This approach of visible cooking became the foundation for how the chain operates today.
The open fireplace in the center lets you watch the cooking happen right in front of you, making the meal an experience you can see and smell. This way of preparing food brings people together around the flames rather than hiding the kitchen away.
The restaurant opens daily at 18:30 and stays open until 23:00, with later hours on Friday and Saturday evenings. Parking is available on the grounds, and there are electric vehicle charging stations for those who need them.
Each location has a dedicated grillmaster who cooks meat over wood fire using techniques refined over many years. This means the meat is prepared by someone who has made this craft their specialty.
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