You have tickets for a concert at La Seine Musicale, and the same question comes up every time: where to have dinner beforehand? The venue sits on the Île Seguin, at the southern tip of Boulogne-Billancourt, and the area around it gets packed on event nights. Here is a simple plan, all on metro line 9, to eat well without rushing.
The problem with concert nights
On show nights, thousands of concertgoers converge on the Île Seguin at the same time. Queues at the Pont de Sèvres metro, tables taken by storm: finding somewhere to eat right next to the venue is a gamble. The solution: have dinner earlier along line 9, then head to the venue at the last moment.
The plan: dinner at Marcel Sembat, then a direct ride on line 9
La Table de Flo is a French cuisine restaurant near the Marcel Sembat metro station, at 65 route de la Reine in Boulogne-Billancourt, a 2-minute walk from the station. From Marcel Sembat, line 9 runs straight to its terminus: just two stops, Billancourt then Pont de Sèvres, about 4 minutes on the train. From the exit, allow around ten minutes on foot across the pedestrian footbridge that leads to the forecourt of La Seine Musicale. All in all, about 20 minutes door to door, with no line changes.
Let us be clear: the restaurant is not right across from the venue, and that is precisely the point. You dine in peace, away from the crowds, then arrive on the Île Seguin just before seating begins. By car, boulevard Jean Jaurès runs down to the island in a few minutes, but the area’s car parks fill up fast on concert nights. The metro remains the safest option. The restaurant is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on more than 60 reviews.
Typical timing for an 8:30 pm or 9 pm concert
For an 8:30 pm concert, book a table for 7 pm. Mention your schedule as soon as you arrive: the team knows how to fit a full service into one hour. You leave the table around 8:05 pm, you are on the forecourt by about 8:25 pm, seated before the curtain rises. For a 9 pm concert, a 7 pm booking even leaves time for dessert without watching the clock.
You can book online or by phone on 01 49 09 09 73. Mention that you are heading on to La Seine Musicale and the team will adjust the pace of the service.
What to eat when you have a concert afterwards?
Everything on the menu is homemade by our chef, using raw ingredients sourced directly from his suppliers. When time is tight, go for dishes that do not need long preparation:
- mille-feuilles de betterave (beetroot millefeuille) or œuf mayo (egg with mayonnaise) to start;
- filet de bar (sea bass fillet) with fragrant rice and pan-fried vegetables, or coq au vin as a main course;
- crème brûlée or a seasonal fruit tartlet to finish.
One dish is the exception: the côte de boeuf maturée (dry-aged rib of beef), selected piece by piece and ranked in the top 3 in Boulogne-Billancourt by the local media outlet La Vie à Boulbi. It takes 30 to 40 minutes to prepare and is made for sharing. Before a concert, only order it if you have booked early. The same menu is served at lunch and dinner, with an average price of 20 to 30 euros per person. A children’s menu is available.
The option of dinner after the concert
An early evening concert, or simply want to take your time? Do the journey in reverse. The restaurant serves dinner until 11:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with one firm condition: arrive before 10:30 pm. If your concert ends around 10 pm, the numbers work: a ten-minute walk to Pont de Sèvres, two metro stops, and you are at your table by about 10:25 pm. It is the ideal scenario for the côte de boeuf: no more time pressure, and the preparation time turns into an aperitif. The wine list, built by Adrien around independent producers, mostly French and working with sustainable or organic methods, offers several wines by the glass: Sancerre, Chablis, Côte-Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bourgogne, Bordeaux.
One thing to keep in mind: the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Bear it in mind if your concert falls on one of those evenings.
Practical details
- Address: La Table de Flo, 65 route de la Reine, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt. Metro Marcel Sembat, line 9. Parking on boulevard Jean Jaurès.
- Getting to La Seine Musicale: two stops to Pont de Sèvres, then about ten minutes on foot. Around 20 minutes door to door.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
- Booking: online or by phone on 01 49 09 09 73.
- Payment: credit cards, cash, Tickets Restaurant (French meal vouchers).
Looking for a restaurant near La Seine Musicale to round off the evening? Remember the essentials: the kitchen serves until 11:30 pm (arrive before 10:30 pm), which leaves time to enjoy a relaxed dinner on the night of your concert, before or after the show depending on its start time.
