Les Terrasses de Lyon is losing its Michelin star after several decades in the guide. Before the official ceremony set for March 16 in Monaco, the much-anticipated Michelin Guide revealed the list of establishments that will lose one or more stars in 2026. Among them is a well-known spot for Lyon's food lovers: Les Terrasses de Lyon.
Located in the heart of the 5-star hotel Villa Florentine, on the Montée Saint-Barthélémy in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, this gourmet restaurant had held a Michelin star for over thirty years. In 2026, the restaurant will be retrograded.she has been removed and is now part of the simple "guide selection."
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A new chapter for this gourmet restaurant
The downgrade comes just a few months after a significant change in the kitchen. At the beginning of the year, chef David Delsart left the kitchen after twenty-one years at the establishment and with the hotel group Arteloge. Such longevity is rare in the culinary world and had greatly contributed to the reputation of this restaurant perched high above Vieux Lyon. With its terrace offering one of the most beautiful views of the city, Les Terrasses de Lyon was one of the iconic addresses for a gourmet experience in the capital of the Gauls.
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The 2026 downgrade list isn't just about Lyon. In Aveyron, chef Sébastien Bras also loses a star. In Paris, the legendary restaurant L’Ambroisie, located at Place des Vosges and known as the oldest three-star restaurant in the capital, also sees its third star fade away. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, other establishments are affected as well. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, other establishments are also affected.
Savoie, the restaurant Le Chabichou by chef Stéphane Buron is going from two stars to one. In the Ain and Isère, other restaurants are also losing their sole star.The announcement of these demotions is just a sneak peek of the full list that will be revealed on March 16 during the official Michelin Guide ceremony in Monaco.