Gruissan: the Briochon, the bread of rediscovered happiness
After ten days of work, the Briochon, located on Place du Chebek, has reopened its doors. And it’s a very nice story of love and friendship told by its 3 managers, newcomers among the merchants of the marina.
Pascal Uebel has been leading a quiet life in Sallèles-d’Aude for 6 years and comes to spend his holidays in his apartment in the port of Gruissan when his path crosses by chance that of Sylvia, whom he has known for many years. It’s love at first sight delayed. They have to face the facts, they are both in love and it’s serious. Pascal does not hesitate, he” ascend ” in Paris join his beautiful : “ I found a job in my field, department manager in a DIY superstore. Sylvia works in bakery and catering. We got married two years ago “.
The matter, of course, does not end there. Pascal, a regular at Gruissan, learns from a friend that the briochon is for sale. Why not ? It’s an opportunity to seize: being independent, working in the sun, it’s a nice dream. Sylvia has 15 years of practice, she will pass on her experience to him and will be able to help him, the sale, he knows, even if bolts and rods, it’s a little different.
Sylvia is quickly convinced, but only together, they know that, in a seaside resort, this is unimaginable. Never mind, Sylvia has the solution : “ I told my best friend, Olga, about it. I have absolute confidence in her and I knew that her job as Atsem (specialized territorial agent for nursery schools) did not satisfy her. She immediately agreed to join the project and her husband supported her, promising to join her as soon as possible “.
It is therefore a radical change of life for all three. The 5 last March, they took possession of the establishment. Pascal then embarked on the renovation of the premises. That is his favorite area. He expands the space by lowering the counter and opting for light tones and natural wood.
Since the 15 March, they offer their customers, 7 days a week, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., breakfasts at very low prices, formulas, sandwiches or salads, prepared on demand, therefore always of the greatest freshness, as well as than a gourmet snack in the afternoon.
The sale to taste on the spot on the sheltered interior terrace or outside on the square, or to take away, of hot and cold drinks completes their palette, as well as wines from a friend, an independent winegrower in Saint-Marcel-sur -Aude. Another story of friendship, when we told you so !