The Maison de Savoie, the soul of the city

The resumption of La Maison de Savoie and its reopening on September 17, 2023 represents in some way for Jérôme Regottaz the realization of a dream several years old. “I had wanted to buy it for at least 12 years. [Après la vente de l’hôtel-restaurant Ô Pervenches, NDLR]I asked myself the question of becoming a salesperson in the world of food but I found by chance on the Leboncoin site the sale announcement of La Maison de Savoie »he remembers about the address which represents an institution in Chambéry. And for good reason, its origin is to be found in the coffee brand of the same name, created in 1919.

“A small shop then opens to sell coffee, then it is sold by the cup and is subsequently transformed into a tea room before becoming a brasserie during lunch. It is therefore one of the oldest tea rooms in Chambéry”says Jérôme Regottaz, who also specifies that the brand was finally sold to the French roaster Malongo. “He is the custodian of the Maison de Savoie brand”he adds. Thus, as an exchange of good practices, Jérôme Regottaz offers in his store exclusively Malongo coffee, around ten references, in addition to being a reseller of Dammann Frères teas and infusions.

Furthermore, since the takeover, the owner has focused on once again developing the grocery store section. “Customers must get back into the habit of coming, the goal is to restore additional activity”he justifies. At the same time, Jérôme Regottaz juggles morning coffees, hot afternoon drinks but also brasserie activity. It offers a menu made up of homemade dishes that are different every three months. This is complemented by daily menus. In short, “simple dishes and not just Savoyard cuisine”. All in a 1930s-style decoration with an imposing wooden and marble counter, red benches and a ceiling covered in shiny steel.