Auberge la Provence explained

Auberge la Provence
Rating: Michelin Guide
Street-Address:Westerheide 2[1]
City:Laren
Country:Netherlands

Auberge Postillion de la Provence (popular: La Provence or Auberge La Provence) was a fine dining restaurant in Laren, in the Netherlands. It was awarded one Michelin star in 1974, and retained it until 1989.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Head chef in the Michelin period was Han de Wijs.[7] [8]

The restaurant was founded in the 1960s by Martin Fagel.[9] In 1969, he sold the restaurant to Han de Wijs.[10] [11] In 1989, De Wijs sold the restaurant to . In December 1989 the restaurant caught fire, affecting the administration and the thatched roof.[12] Owner Stage Door B.V. became bankrupt in 1995. In July 1995, shortly after the bankruptcy, the restaurant burnt down.[13]

In 2012 a La Place restaurant stood on the site.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 1979 Michelin Benelux . 1979 . Michelin et Cie . Clermont-Ferrand . 2-06-006099-0 . 295 .
  2. News: Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 1971 t/m 1975 . nl . Vivie . Brandligt . Historical overview Dutch Michelin stars 1971–1975 . Misset Horeca . 30 March 2012 .
  3. News: Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 1976 t/m 1980 . nl . Vivie . Brandligt . Historical overview Dutch Michelin stars 1976–1980 . Misset Horeca . 30 March 2012 .
  4. Book: 1979 Michelin Benelux . 1979 . Michelin et Cie . Clermont-Ferrand . 2-06-006099-0 .
  5. News: Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren . nl . Vivie . Brandligt . Historical overview Dutch Michelin stars 1981–1985 . Misset Horeca . 19 June 2007 .
  6. News: Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren . nl . Vivie . Brandligt . Historical overview Dutch Michelin stars 1986–1990 . Misset Horeca . 19 June 2007 .
  7. Charly de Wijs gehuldigd als winnaar Prix Taittinger
  8. Terug naar de keuken De Telegraaf, Stan Huijgens – 13 August 1980
  9. Paul Fagel Does seem to be the original article publisher. Needs to be replaced.
  10. Drie nieuwe sterren De telegraag – 18 March 1976
  11. Terug naar de keuken De Telegraaf, Stan Huijgens – 13 August 1980
  12. News: Restaurant in de as . Nieuwsblad van het Noorden . 27 December 1989 . nl.
  13. News: Veel overlast door zwaar onweer . Trouw . 10 July 1995 . nl.
  14. Natte opening onderdoorgang La Place/Sint Janskerkhof