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                                               Le Fou Fou: A European-Inspired Gourmet

                                                      Hall Opens its Doors in Montreal

                                                                    Montreal, Canada

                                             A                                  A strong and distinctive identity
                                                    new culinary chapter begins
                                                                                  “The main inspiration for the project is
                                                    in Montreal with the grand
                                                    unveiling of Le Fou Fou, an
                                              innovative  European-style  gourmet  drawn from Provence and French bistros,
                                                                                which we subtly blended  with urban
                                              hall designed for a new generation of   elements to create a one-of-a-kind space,”
                                              foodies. In partnership with Carbonleo,   explains Anne-Marie Bouliane, architect
                                              LemayMichaud reveals this refined   and partner at LemayMichaud. “We took
                                              and captivating environment, where   classic French elements and integrated
                                              gastronomic exploration and creativity   characteristic  features  to  anchor  the
                                              intertwine in  an  evolving  environment   project in its origins while connecting it to
                                              that seduces at all hours of the day.  Montreal’s identity.”
                                               Located on the second floor of
                                              Royalmount, with stunning views of the   This inspiration is reflected in the warm
                                              piazza, Le Fou Fou stands out due to its   colour palette, which includes earthy
                                              prime location, making it a focal point of   tones and shades of green, reminiscent
                                              the shopping centre. Spanning over 30,000   of nature and the comfort of European
                                              square feet, this unique space features   cafés. The choice of materials evokes an
                                              twelve culinary offerings, four lively   elegantly lived-in ambiance, mixing bold
                                              bars, and an indoor/outdoor setting that   urban elements like polished concrete.
                                              accommodates over 900 guests, making   The  space  is  divided  into  two
                                              this project a must-visit destination on   distinct areas, each creating a different
                                              Montreal’s culinary scene.        atmosphere, depending on the time of
                                                                                day. The bright side, bathed in natural




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