Le Bouillon du Coq

Vintage Paris on the walls, hearty French classics on the plate—there’s no doubt: the tradition of Parisian bouillons has arrived in Saint-Ouen. Eating well for just a few euros is the bet Thierry Marx is making with his new restaurant, opened just a stone’s throw from the Puces. And like any great bouillon, the place is vast.
Before him, another rooster had its regular perch here: a culinary institution more than a century old, a temple of business lunches and hearty dishes—Le Coq de la Maison Blanche. When the previous chef retired, Thierry Marx took over to create a new sanctuary of French gastronomy. After a few touch-ups, the rooster now boasts a new menu, while keeping the same idea: a place open to all.

Two Thierrys for one bouillon

Behind the word “bouillon” lies an era: a place where restorative broths were sold to workers as well as bourgeois. Thierry Marx isn’t hiding behind a name picked out of thin air—he’s aiming to keep this tradition alive.

A regular at the Saint-Ouen market and the chef behind Madame Brasserie, he teams up with another Thierry—Thierry Martin—bringing delight to guests’ taste buds. Together, they elevate the classics of French cuisine. From deviled eggs to Sunday roast chicken and fries, not forgetting crème brûlée, the dishes are as indulgent as can be.
It’s the kind of great neighborhood canteen where you love meeting colleagues at lunchtime—and friends or family in the evening.

Accessible, down-to-earth cooking in a place steeped in history

As for the décor, the classic hallmarks of a Parisian bouillon are here, with a Thierry Marx twist. You won’t find the red of Bouillon Pigalle or the soaring ceilings of Bouillon Chartier, but the feel of an old-school brasserie comes through. The furniture is vintage, and the crockery has all the charm of a popular canteen—just like the bar and the chandeliers. Perched on the roof, the terrace opens onto the city and welcomes the warmth of the first rays of sunshine.

The slightly more modern touch? The artworks on the walls. Modern though they may be, they recall a bygone time when indulgence reigned supreme. After Maison Blanche, the rooster is clearly not done being a place for business lunches and all kinds of get-togethers.

Tempted? Head for the restaurants of Paris Region.