Le Bouillon

What Le Bouillon does

Le Bouillon (legal entity CAFE BOUILLON, RCS Paris 793 854 746) is an independent, owner-operated traditional French restaurant and wine bar based in Paris. It operates two physical locations: the flagship at 10 rue Saint Marc in the 2nd arrondissement (between Grands Boulevards and Bourse, near Passage des Panoramas) and Corner Haussmann at 28 boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement (adjacent to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps). The business serves traditional French cuisine (hachis parmentier, tête de veau, bœuf bourguignon, andouillette AAAAA, pain perdu, riz au lait à l'ancienne) prepared in-house by Chef Philippe Lévêque, who brings 17 years of Michelin-starred experience from L'Apicius. The wine bar offers approximately 40 references including grand crus, complemented by a cocktail menu and daily Happy Hours.

The restaurant operates Monday-Saturday from 07:00 to 01:30 with breakfast service from 06:30, continuous dining from 11:30 to 23:00, and Saturday brunch, and is closed Sundays. The venue is decorated by Sylvie Hakim in a Belle Epoque style with Art Nouveau and cubist references (Klimt, Mondrian). Ancillary services include table reservations and takeaway via the Zenchef platform, digital gift cards/vouchers, and private hire/privatization. Customer-facing digital channels include a multilingual website (12 languages) and a Facebook page.

The business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer and on-premise transaction model: dine-in service (lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch, Happy Hours), takeaway/click-and-collect orders, gift card sales, and table-side payment via Zenchef. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. There is no external investment, no parent company, and no technology product beyond the Zenchef-integrated operational stack. The 37-employee, two-location footprint positions Le Bouillon as a small, independent operator in the premium Parisian bistro segment, with a stated share capital of €3,000.

Name

Le Bouillon

Legal name

CAFE BOUILLON

Website

https://cafelebouillon.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Bouillon is an independent traditional French restaurant and wine bar operating two locations in central Paris (2nd and 9th arrondissements), serving homemade French cuisine, a curated wine list, and ancillary services like takeaway, gift cards, and Saturday brunch to dine-in customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traditional French Restaurant & Wine Bar

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Traditional French cuisine
• Parisian brasserie dining
• Wine bar service
• Restaurant reservations
• Weekend brunch

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-in restaurant service: Revenue from serving traditional French cuisine at the restaurant location, including à la carte menu items such as hachis parmentier, tête de veau, bœuf bourguignon, andouillette AAAAA, pain perdu, and riz au lait à l'ancienne. Fresh, seasonal products guaranteed.
2. Bar and wine service: Wine bar with approximately 40 references for tasting, including grand crus and interesting discoveries. Cocktail menu available. Happy Hours offered daily.
3. Takeaway/Click and collect: Customer ordering service for takeaway purchases when available.
4. Gift cards/Gift vouchers: Sale of gift cards and vouchers (bons cadeaux/bons d'achat/chéques cadeaux) for use at the restaurant.
5. Table payment service: Payment at table service allowing customers to settle bills directly at their table.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Bouillon operates a traditional French brasserie and wine bar at 10 rue Saint Marc in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, serving homemade dishes (hachis parmentier, tête de veau, bœuf bourguignon, andouillette AAAAA, pain perdu, riz au lait à l'ancienne) alongside a curated wine selection of approximately 40 references. The venue offers all-day dining including breakfast from 6:30 AM, continuous lunch/dinner service from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, daily Happy Hours, Saturday brunch, and ancillary services (online reservations, click-and-collect takeaway, gift vouchers, private hire).

Product overview

Le Bouillon is a traditional French restaurant and wine bar located at 10 rue Saint Marc in Paris (75002), near the Passage des Panoramas. The establishment offers a unified dining experience centered on traditional French cuisine (cuisine française traditionnelle) with homemade dishes, complemented by a wine bar service. The restaurant provides ancillary services including table reservations (via Zenchef), click and collect takeaway orders, gift voucher sales, Saturday brunch service, and private hire capabilities. Operating hours run from 07:00 to 01:30 Monday through Saturday, with continuous food service from 11:30 to 23:00. The venue features a panoramic terrace and interior décor inspired by Belle Epoque Paris with Art Nouveau and cubist influences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Traditional French cuisine dine-in service with panoramic terrace, serving homemade dishes such as hachis parmentier, tête de veau, bœuf bourguignon, andouillette AAAAA, pain perdu, and riz au lait à l'ancienne using fresh seasonal products. Targeted at the general public, business diners, locals, and tourists.
• Wine Bar Wine bar adjacent to the restaurant offering approximately 40 references including grand crus and curated discoveries, available during aperitif hours and into the evening, complemented by a cocktail menu and daily Happy Hours. Targeted at adult diners and aperitif-goers.
• Saturday Parisian Brunch Recurring Saturday brunch service offered as a special weekend dining experience. Targeted at weekend diners, residents, and tourists.
• Online Table Reservations Online table booking service powered by the Zenchef platform, enabling customers to reserve tables via the restaurant website with automated confirmation and management. Targeted at individual diners and groups.
• Click and Collect (Takeaway) Takeaway ordering service allowing customers to place orders for in-person collection when offered by the restaurant, managed through the Zenchef platform. Targeted at local customers seeking off-premise consumption.
• Gift Vouchers (Bons Cadeaux) Digital gift cards and vouchers (bons cadeaux, bons d'achat, chèques cadeaux) available for purchase on the website with email delivery and variable validity periods, redeemable at the restaurant. Targeted at gift buyers and corporate purchasers.
• Private Hire (Privatisation) Venue privatization service for private events and gatherings at the restaurant. Targeted at organizers of private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations.
• Corner Haussmann Restaurant (Second Location) Second restaurant location at 28 boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris near Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores, with smart casual concept, black and white awning, Art deco spirit, and terrace open Monday to Saturday 07:00-01:00. Targeted at department store shoppers and casual diners.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZenchefcoreTechnology or IntegrationZenchef provides the restaurant's reservation management system, online ordering platform, gift card sales system, table payment service, and review management. Zenchef is a joint data controller for customer data processed through these services. Website built with Zenchef technology.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Europe (Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL) provides web hosting services for the restaurant's website www.cafelebouillon.fr.
• Meta (Facebook)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook cookies (_fbp, fr, Datr, Wd, Sb) for social media integration, targeted advertising, and user tracking on the website.
• X (Twitter)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwitter/X cookies for tracking interactions with Twitter content and buttons on the site.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• La Coupole: Famous Montparnasse brasserie with Art Deco interior and traditional French cuisine. Overlaps with Le Bouillon on heritage Parisian brasserie positioning, though operates at significantly larger scale and broader menu scope.
• Café de Flore: Iconic Saint-Germain-des-Prés brasserie serving traditional French fare with continuous all-day service. Comparable continuous-service format and Parisian heritage positioning, though more café-leaning than Le Bouillon's bistro focus.
• Le Train Bleu: Iconic Belle Epoque brasserie inside Gare de Lyon, serving traditional French cuisine in an ornate setting. Comparable heritage positioning and tourist-driven customer mix, but operates at much larger scale and as a venue-restaurant.

Direct peers

• Chez Janou: Long-standing Provençal-influenced bistro in the Marais serving traditional French home-style cuisine. Comparable independent-operator positioning, casual format and Parisian neighborhood clientele.
• Bistrot Benoit: Alain Ducasse-owned traditional Parisian bistro in the 4th arrondissement serving classic French cuisine. Directly comparable traditional bistro positioning, though with a Michelin-starred fine-dining parent brand.
• Bouillon République: Sister bouillon to Bouillon Pigalle under the same operator, serving the same traditional French menu in a grand brasserie setting. Comparable target customer, format and pricing tier.
• Bouillon Pigalle: Part of the expanding Parisian bouillon group (also République, Dauphin, Belle Époque), offering traditional French dishes in restored historic dining rooms. Directly comparable concept, segment and location strategy.
• Bouillon Chartier: Historic Parisian bouillon chain serving traditional French cuisine at value prices in Belle Epoque-style dining halls. Closest direct competitor to Le Bouillon's format, customer base and price positioning.
• Le Procope: Oldest restaurant in Paris (1686), serving traditional French cuisine in a historic setting near the Odeon. Comparable heritage positioning, tourist draw and traditional French menu orientation.
• Bouillon du Dauphin: Member of the Pigalle bouillon group near Place de la République, offering the same traditional French bouillon menu. Directly comparable concept and competitive set within central Paris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-bouillon

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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