Marie-Salomé
Mother of the apostles James and John. She is among those who go to the tomb on Easter morning.
Our concept
Aux Trois Maries, born in the middle of the last century
One of the oldest bouchons in Lyon, born in the middle of the last century, in the heart of the Renaissance quarter.
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The greengrocers' café
The greengrocers' café
Aux Trois Maries is one of the oldest bouchons in Lyon, born in the middle of the last century, when Eluard and Aragon would meet on the place de la Baleine for lunch. It was once known as “le café des primeurs”, after the market on the banks of the Saône.
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Tante Paulette
Tante Paulette
After the war the restaurant was taken over by the celebrated Tante Paulette, then in turn by the Bolomier, Monnet and Fournier families, who earned it its reputation.
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Today
Today
Continuing and respecting the work of our predecessors, we serve local cuisine made from a careful selection of fine regional produce and specialities, in a “Lyonnais bistro” spirit — more contemporary, but every bit as welcoming.
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At the helm
Clémentine Roure
After cutting my teeth in luxury hospitality, I set up on the place de la Baleine in the heart of Vieux-Lyon, first taking over the Maître Bœuf restaurant in 2009, then succeeding the Monnet and Fournier families at the helm of Aux Trois Maries in May 2012. Our guiding principle: working closely with local producers to serve traditional, flavourful cuisine in refined surroundings, with attentive, professional staff.
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The origin of the name
The Three Marys
The restaurant takes its name from the rue des Trois Maries, named in the 17th century after the three Marys of the Gospel.
Marie-Jacobée
Mother of James the Less. She follows the procession to the foot of the cross.
Marie-Madeleine
The first to whom Christ appears, and the first to carry the news.
Three silhouettes that the restaurant's logo still carries today.
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The place
Two rooms and a terrace
A room on the ground floor, an independent upper floor, and a paved terrace under the lime tree.
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Frequently asked
Les Trois Maries: your questions
Why is the restaurant called Aux Trois Maries?
It takes its name from the rue des Trois Maries, named in the 17th century after the three Marys of the Gospel: Marie-Salomé, Marie-Jacobée and Marie-Madeleine. Their three silhouettes still appear in the restaurant's logo.
Where is Les Trois Maries restaurant in Lyon?
At 1 rue des Trois-Maries, 69005 Lyon, on the place de la Baleine, in the heart of Vieux-Lyon.
Aux Trois Maries, Aux 3 Maries: is it the same restaurant?
Yes. « Aux 3 Maries » is the name as it is written in the calligraphy of the logo, « Aux Trois Maries » the name spelled out in full: one and the same bouchon.
How long has the restaurant been there?
It was born in the middle of the last century, under the name « le café des primeurs ». Taken over after the war by Tante Paulette, then by the Bolomier, Monnet and Fournier families, it has been run by Clémentine Roure since May 2012.
What kind of food is served at Aux Trois Maries?
Local cuisine made from a careful selection of fine regional produce and specialities, in a Lyonnais bistro spirit: more contemporary, but every bit as welcoming.