La Cigale, Art Nouveau brasserie near Théâtre Graslin, Nantes, France
The restaurant interior features decorated mirrors, ceramic tiles, carved wood panels, and painted ceilings that reflect French craftsmanship from 1895.
Architect Émile Libaudière designed this establishment in 1895, and it received monument historique classé status in 1964 for its architectural significance.
The brasserie became a meeting point for artists from the adjacent theater, including surrealist writers Jacques Prévert and André Breton.
La Cigale serves breakfast from 7:30 AM and offers lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, plus dedicated spaces for business meetings with audiovisual equipment.
The restaurant appeared in several French films, including Jacques Demy's Lola in 1961 and Agnès Varda's Jacquot de Nantes in 1991.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 1895
Architects: Émile Libaudière
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Address: 4 Pl. Graslin, 44000 Nantes 44000
Phone: +33251849494
Website: http://lacigale.com
GPS coordinates: 47.21273,-1.56210
Latest update: September 5, 2025 10:58
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