He’s done it! Charles Compagnon, who already owns 52 and Richer, is opening his third establishment this autumn: the aptly named Café Compagnon. This is a project for a restaurant-café and more, which he was already talking about during our last family meeting at his home in Courances. Located on the edge of the Sentier, this venue, “defined by its space and its neighbourhood”, can boast a capacity of up to 100 diners, making it one of the few in the business to be open for reservations. This is an opportunity to discover, from 8am to midnight, a demanding menu co-constructed with chef Geoffrey Lengagne, designed to “satisfy the multiple needs of our lives”. This includes morning coffee – home-roasted, if you please – business lunches, dinners with friends and weekend brunches. These are all opportunities to dine in a “less brutalist and more elaborate” décor created by designer Gesa Hansen, who drew her inspiration for the colour palette from the vines her husband had acquired. The result is “a quiet place, with real materials and warm minimalism” with hues ranging from burgundy to terracotta. The organic colour scheme is enhanced by a blend of materials – mostly solid wood, marble and fabrics – and textures, also influenced by the work of the Parisian’s grandfather, Carlos Ferreira de la Torre. His legacy can be admired through the few figures that adorn the walls of a young establishment that already has the makings of something great.
Café Compagnon, 22-26 rue Leopold Bellan – 75002 Paris. Open 7 days a week, 8am-midnight. Reserve on www.cafecompagnon.com.
Photography Louise Conesa – Text: Caroline Balvay @thesocialitefamily
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