Bistrot DuPont

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Bistrot DuPont in Troyes: Bib Gourmand Bistro with Gutsy Terroir Cooking

Bistrot DuPont, Pont-Sainte-Marie (Troyes)

Just outside Troyes, in the quiet village of Pont-Sainte-Marie, Bistrot DuPont has been a local fixture for more than three decades. Chef Yves Brouillet took over the reins in 2006, and since then his cooking has earned the restaurant a Michelin Bib Gourmand—an award that recognises good quality, good value cooking.

Brouillet’s kitchen is rooted in the products and terroir of Champagne-Ardenne. He describes his style as “généreuse et traditionnelle revisitée”: generous and traditional, but refreshed. Offal features prominently, alongside other regional ingredients and old recipes brought back to life. The result is a menu that feels both honest and inventive, without pretence.

The atmosphere matches the cooking. The dining room is welcoming and unpretentious, while a terrace offers outdoor seating in warmer months. The team in the front-of-house aims for the same conviviality that defines the kitchen’s approach.

Brouillet’s long tenure—over 30 years working in this same kitchen—gives the place a sense of continuity. His passion for gastronomy and curiosity about local produce are evident in every plate. For a taste of authentic Champagne-Ardenne cooking with a modern edge, Bistrot DuPont delivers exactly what its Bib Gourmand promises: quality and value, served with warmth.