France’s restaurant scene is badly shaken: The oldest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world has lost its third star after over 40 years. The restaurant run by top French chef Georges Blanc has held Michelin’s highest distinction since 1981, but this year, the Michelin Guide has downgraded the traditional restaurant bearing Blanc’s name in Vonnas, as Gwendal Poullennec, Director of the Michelin Guide, told French media.
For the 81-year-old, the loss of his third star is “a surprise”: His restaurant was included in the Michelin Guide as early as 1929, making it a piece of culinary history. Falstaff also awarded it our highest score of 100 points.