The patios of star restaurant L’Assiete Champenoise in Reims (in France) were in need of a makeover in the wake of the lockdown. The old shade cloths made way for seven joined Camargue patio covers in March 2021. Equipped with LED lighting and sun protection fabric, the covered 155 m² patio now offers customers an extraordinary outdoor culinary experience, even in questionable weather or in the evening after sunset. A patio with a new dimension, on par with the haute cuisine of the Michelin 3-star restaurant. Interior designer Grégory Guillemain (Homage) drew the design; Renson Premium Ambassador Highsun installed everything in record time.

New dimension for outdoor experience

Grégory Guillemain (Homage): “During the lockdown, the owner of L’Assiette Champenoise looked for a better solution for his patio than the shade cloths that had been hanging there for a decade. He wanted to offer his clientele a completely different outdoor experience, also because that was one of the only ways of serving meals to people back then. We decided on Renson because we were looking for aesthetic solutions that are also efficient and timeless. The Camargue patio cover was the best solution in this case because of its very sober, pure design. This also allowed us to choose colours that matched the existing colour scheme. The combination of structure in beige grey (RAL 7006) and roof blades in matt yellow/beige (RAL 1019) provides a perfect match with the red brick building and the lush greenery of the adjacent park.”

Linked Camargues

Jean-Rémy Baudart (Renson Premium Ambassador Highsun): “For this project, we linked no less than seven Camargues together. They form an L, cover a total area of 155 m² and are fully modular. The patio covers are fitted with Fixscreen sun protection and LED lighting. The vertical screens protect those under the patio cover from wind, rain, sun and even insects. The integrated LEDs in the Camargues provide ambience and allow for outdoor dining, even later in the evening or at night. Renson is a well-known brand with a strong commitment to personalisation, as evidenced by the options and desired colour combinations. An additional advantage is that even years after installation, you can extend or modify the patio cover, enabling you to see the project from a different angle each time. Adding components like sliding panels or additional accessories such as audio or heating immediately give it a new lease of life.”

Large project in a short time

Highsun moved heaven and earth for this prestigious project to get the patio covered quickly. “The installation of the seven Camargues was completed in a week,” says Jean-Rémy proudly. “This even involved removing a piece of wall from the restaurant to integrate the patio cover into the architecture optimally.”

Compliments

Both the interior designer and the Renson Premium Ambassador reaped nothing but praise for this impressive project. “This is a very successful project,” concludes Grégory. “Those who’ve already had the pleasure of eating under the patio cover were enthusiastic. We also heard only positive noises from the employees who work under the patio cover every day.”

“The clientele that visits this three-star restaurant looks for the best of the best,” says Jean-Rémy. “And they come from all over the world for that. With this patio cover, the outdoor experience is now also on par with the meals. It’s nice to realise a project in such a renowned restaurant. Several locals who visited the restaurant also inquired about carrying out similar projects on a smaller scale. So this was a great success.”