L'Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques' Brasserie
- Restaurant
- Seated: 120
- Standing: 150
Opened in Washington D.C. in 1954, and relocated to Great Falls, Virginia in 1976, L’Auberge Chez François offers guests courtly service, a cozy environment, and delicious food with a classic French sensibility. Guests are transported to France the moment they step inside our country inn. Decorated with antiques from Alsace, including grandfather clocks, oil paintings, chandeliers, and hand-painted china, our dining rooms are complimented by fresh flowers and views of our manicured gardens. A favorite of locals as well as international travelers for over 62 years, L’Auberge Chez François will customize an experience for you and your guests for any occasion. Choose from one of our set menus featuring our most popular dishes or we can create a special menu to suit your tastes. Our sommeliers will help you select the perfect wines and cocktails to compliment your meal. If you choose, Chef Jacques will be happy to share his passion for classic and contemporary French cuisine by teaching expert cooking techniques and tricks of the trade at an entertaining, private cooking demonstration for your group.
Location
332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA, US
Hours
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Space
Mural Room
- Seated: 20
- Standing: 25
Part of the original restaurant, this room was designed to smaller corporate dinners, bridal luncheons and birthday parties. This room has been lovingly decorated with hand painted murals, antique clock, classic paintings and collector china brought back from one of Monsieur François’ many Alsatian “buying” trips. With windows overlooking the garden room, outside meadow, you will have a sense of being part of the hustle-bustle of the restaurant, but in your own “cozy” room.
Jacques’ Brasserie
- Seated: 40
- Standing: 50
Events held at Jacques' Brasserie require exclusive use of the entire space: Jacques’ Brasserie, Bar Rouge, and Le Pavillion are located on the back lower level of L’Auberge Chez François. The interior dining room, with windows overlooking the lawn and garden, is furnished with hand-painted ceramic-topped tables built over fifty years ago. Behind the banquette are upholstered walls of fabric from bolts Chef Jacques found at his father’s home and sconces from the National Cathedral. Le Pavillion is our latest addition, featuring sides that close ceiling fans during the warmer months and space heaters in colder weather. Jacques' Brasserie features its own separate entrance and parking area. Exclusive use of Jacques’ Brasserie, Bar Rouge, and Le Pavillion is required to host a private event. The space can accommodate 20-40 guests, depending on the space and table configurations.
Rooster Room
- Seated: 40
- Standing: 60
This bright room enhance by an abundance of natural light streaming in from stained-glass and “walls” of windows, is perfect for afternoon wedding, showers and just any-occasion private luncheons. A favorite for area private annual appreciation luncheons, this room is also ideal for graduation celebrations as well as all those milestone life events, anniversary celebrations and special birthdays.
Garden Room
- Seated: 60
- Standing: 75
The Garden Room is a separate dining room in the back left corner of L'Auberge Chez François. It has stained glass windows on all sides overlooking our beautiful terrace, six-acre property, and bountiful gardens. A cozy fireplace is the central focus of our largest indoor private event space. There is one step down into the room through an open entryway. The Garden Room can accommodate 50 guests with an alcove cocktail reception or 60 guests seated.
La Grande Tente
- Seated: 70
- Standing: 100
In-season, La Grande Tente is a beautiful 40x50 special event tent covering a natural flagstone patio opening onto our gorgeous six-acre property and bountiful gardens. This outdoor space features two gazebos, wrought iron arches, lush foliage, and a small pond. La Grande Tente features bistro cafe lighting, cooling fans, and sides that close during inclement weather. La Grande Tente can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests with an area for a cocktail reception, 70 guests seated, or 100 guests with rented tables. Use of La Petite Terrace and gazebos are included with La Grande Tente (weather permitting). Access to La Grande Tente and the Terrace is to the left of the main entry doors or through the restaurant just off the Garden Room.
More Details
Amenities
- A/V Equipment
- Bar Packages
- Ceremony Site
- Coat Check
- Fire Pit
- Flexible Floor Plan
- Full Bar
- Great Views
- Handicap Accessible
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Space
- Patio
- Private Space
- Tent
- Wood Fire Oven
Look & Feel
- Classic
- Old School
- Rustic
- Fine Dining
