Le Train Bleu (restaurant)

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Le Train Bleu ("The Blue Train") is a restaurant located in the hall of the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. It was designated a Monument Historique in 1972.

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The restaurant was originally created for the Exposition Universelle (1900). Each ornate dining room is themed to represent cities and regions of France and they are decorated with 41 paintings by some of the most popular artists of that time.

Initially called "Buffet de la Gare de Lyon", it was renamed "Le Train Bleu" in 1963, after the famous train of the same name. The restaurant's food menu [1] is based on traditional French cuisine.

Artists who decorated Le Train Bleu

Le Train Bleu in films

The restaurant has appeared in several films, including:

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References

  1. Solène (2023-05-10). "Le Train Bleu Menu Prix France Mis à jour pour 2023". frmenu.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-25.

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