Has anyone been to Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne? I read an article on the place about a year ago, and it has fascinated me ever since. We are generally NOT buffet fans (no to Vegas; no to cruise ships), but something in me said: "If anyone could do an amazing, over-the-top buffet and pull it off, it is folks in the South of France." Am I dreaming? Is it a tourist trap or is it worth doing just once (or maybe both)? Related, I've read articles that there is a squabble with the landlord and they might be moving, but I can't get a clear read on the situation. Will they still be there in April/May? Obviously I'm loathe to give over credit card information for a reservation if there's trouble...
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10195 posts
They resigned their lease and will be there for you, until 2027 or so, per the local paper. A lot of people in Occitanie love this place. Newspapers are following the story and a lot of cities are hoping to be the new home of this restaurant. Bon appetit.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32767 posts
that's cool, Bets - 5 years' notice of leaving.... gives the landlord plenty of time, eh?
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10195 posts
The landlord in this case is the metropolitan region of Narbonne which is renting out a public space. The restauranteur wants to build an adjacent hotel but can't, and the city was raising the rent. Evidently all ended well for the moment.