Le Cintra

Le Cintra is a legendary brasserie located in Lyon, France, established in 1921. It was founded by merchants from Sintra, Portugal, who set up a trading post in Lyon to promote their local products, especially their famous port wine. The establishment quickly became a hub for Lyon's bourgeoisie, politicians, and even the criminal underworld, including the Gang des Lyonnais. Over its century-long history, Le Cintra has been a popular filming location for numerous French films, such as "L'Armée des Ombres" and "La fille coupée en deux." Today, it continues to operate as a traditional French brasserie, offering a menu of classic dishes, a piano bar with live music, and event spaces for private gatherings. The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Lyonnaise atmosphere and has been a fixture of the city's cultural and social life for generations.

Le Cintra opened its doors in 1921 in Lyon, France. It was founded by merchants from Sintra, Portugal, who established a trading post in Lyon to introduce their local products, particularly their famous port wine. The bar quickly became a popular gathering spot for Lyon's bourgeoisie, politicians, and even members of the criminal underworld, such as the Gang des Lyonnais. Judge Renaud, bankers from Rue de la République, and merchants from Les Halles were regular patrons. The establishment is also notable for having hosted film crews; many scenes from French films were shot there, including "L'Armée des Ombres" with Lino Ventura and Simone Signoret, "La fille coupée en deux" by Claude Chabrol, "Alice et le maire" with Fabrice Luchini, and "L'Homme sans nom" with Frédéric Diefenthal. A reference to Le Cintra appears in "Max et les Ferrailleurs" with Romy Schneider and Michel Piccoli. Over the decades, Le Cintra has maintained its status as a beloved brasserie, offering traditional French cuisine and a piano bar with live music. It remains a symbol of Lyon's gastronomic and cultural heritage.

• 1921

  Le Cintra opens in Lyon, founded by Portuguese merchants from Sintra.

• Becomes a popular haunt for Lyon's bourgeoisie, politicians, and underworld figures.

• Featured as a filming location for several French films.

Authentic Lyonnaise brasserie with a rich history and cultural heritage.

• French cuisine

• Traditional Lyonnaise dishes

• Port wine

• Piano bar

• Private events

• Catering

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