The American Lieutenant has supplied us with this review of the accessibility at Le Grand Colbert in Paris. Close to the Louvre, Le Grand Colbert is named after a famous minister of the Sun King, Louis XIV, who owned the building and was something of a seventeenth century foodie. The brasserie is now such a Parisian landmark that it has been listed as a historical monument. It is very well known, highly rated and visited by locals, tourists and movie stars alike:
Film buffs might recall that Le Grand Colbert was the setting for a scene in Something’s Gotta Give starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Plenty has been written about this very ornate and typically French bistro but I would like to address the accessibility and not the food.
Apart from the one small step at the front door to the restaurant, wheelchair users should find no other obstacles to mar their enjoyment of this famous establishment. It has been open since the early 1800s and very little has changed since then.
Having said that, the owners have installed a very spacious less abled toilet, with drop down transfer arm and reduced height sink. The staff are very friendly and the bar, WC and restaurant are all on one level.
Quality classic French dishes and good access too. We give Le Grand Colbert 2.5 BBS Ticks.
