A French Restaurant That Has Held at Least One Michelin Star for the Longest Period is Losing One After More Than Forty Years. Restaurant Georges Blanc Has had Three Michelin Stars Since 1981, but that will now be reduced to two, CNN Reports.
Restaurant Georges Blanc Has Existed Since 1872 and was founded as la mère blanc. The Restaurant is location in the Eastern Municipality of Vonnas, Just North of Lyon.
In 1929, The Restaurant Received its First Michelin Star. No restaurant in the world that still exists Has Held at Least One Michelin Star for Longer. Two years later, the second star followed.
Since 1981, The Restaurant Has Even had Three Michelin Stars, The Highest Possible Score. But the Establishment must now relinquish One, The Michelin Guide Confirms to CNN . “This Decision was not made based on one inspector or one visit,” The Company Emphasizes. The specific reason has not leg disclosed.
Owner Georges Blanc is surprised But Shrugs It Off. “We Did Not Expect To Have To Miss A Star. We will have to make do with two stars. It is not a major issue for us,” the 82-year-old chef told news agency AFP .