This is information that you may have seen in recent days: The Tartinean emblematic café-bistro in the center of Lasne, will close its doors in 2025. This is surprising news, because for more than 30 years, this institution has welcomed many people every day, whether to share a meal, have a drink or participate in festivities organized in its back room.
Patrick Van den Bogaerde, the man behind the transformation of this café three decades ago, does not hide his emotion. It is thanks to him that The Tartineas we know it today, has become an essential place. Unfortunately, it could soon disappear, apparently threatened by a real estate project.
Rumors and a difficult announcement
“For several months, rumors have been circulating about La Tartine. I’m told the bistro is going to stop. My team is worried and asks me for assurances. Even the pharmacist and other village merchants ask me questions: Patrick, will La Tartine close? Eventually, I began to doubt myself… On July 1, as planned, I sent my renewal request. But three months later, on the last day of the legal deadline, my lawyer received a refusal letter. The heirs decided not to extend the lease for the remaining nine years. They agree to pay me compensation, but of a paltry amount.”
The current situation is worrying, and Patrick does not fail to emphasize it. This is not only a loss for the center of Lasne and local life, but also a blow for him and his employees, some of whom have worked alongside him for more than 20 years.
The fight to preserve this place steeped in history is far from over. Patrick still hopes to reverse the situation, to the delight of the defenders of this emblematic place.
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