About
The Cafe du Commerce team welcomes you right in the center of
the old town of Aubonne.
In a family and warm atmosphere you will enjoy the cuisine of
Chef François Claveau in the kitchens of Le Commerce For more
than 20 years.
The typical decor of a 1900 Paris brasserie will lead you
towards a real bistro atmosphere, authentic and friendly,
ideal for meetings with friends, family reunions or romantic
dinners.
A family story
After running the Auberge du Cavalier in St-Georges (VD) for 10
years, Maryse and Gérard Ferry took over the Cafe du Commerce in
1984 Aubonne. They make it this mythical place with a magical
atmosphere. Most of the decoration (the zinc bar, the lights,
etc.) comes from the famous Parisian flea market of Saint Ouen!
Graduated from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and the Changins
School of Oenology, Olivier Ferry takes over the reins du
Commerce on 1 January 2013. Nothing less than the 5th generation
of hoteliers at the Ferry!
In 1993, after 12 years spent at the Buffet de la Gare in Gland
at alongside André Mermod, Chef François Claveau succeeds Maryse
Ferry in the kitchen. August 2013, Virgile Horber is hired as
restaurant manager. On July 1, 2015 he left Le Trade to resume
studies. Lara Heer replaces him until September 2018 (to begin
in October of the same year of a degree in catering). Julia
Balaguer serving since the beginning of 2016 now holds his
position. In the kitchen, François has been supported by Carla
for several years now. End 2014 Susana joins them...
Summer 2019. Mr. Olivier Ferry gives up on continuing to hold
the reins Trade to discover other horizons. Will Aubonne lose
this mythical place? Will Friends of Commerce be deprived of
their favorite bistro and its team dear to their heart? No. On
September 3, 2019, the Commerce reopens its doors. Lara Heer,
her room manager, and François Claveau, her chef since 1993,
have taken up the challenge of continuing to bring the Commerce
to life, the quality of its cuisine and its welcome, its
friendly, warm and direct atmosphere. They became its manager
and managing partner. The always faithful Carla, now accompanied
by Susana, will continue to support François in the kitchen, The
name of the Ferry family no longer appears. But we can say that
the current names are those of the "extended family" who
continue to support the spirit of commerce.