Maurice, Restaurant and butcher shop in Augny, France
Maurice is a restaurant and butcher shop in Augny that combines both functions under one roof. The space features a meat counter at the front where cuts are displayed and dining tables toward the back where meals are served.
The business began as a way to combine traditional butchery with modern cooking under one roof. Over time, this combined approach became the defining model for how meat is sold and prepared there.
The place reflects how French people connect butchery craft with dining, showing the direct link between selecting meat and eating it. Visitors notice the tradition of choosing cuts and having them prepared immediately in front of them.
The place is open daily and lets you pick meat from the butcher counter and have it cooked right in the kitchen. You can easily look over the counter to see which cuts are available before deciding.
Diners can handpick their meat cuts at the counter and even discuss preparation methods with the kitchen staff. This creates a direct connection between selecting the raw meat and eating the finished dish.
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