The former owners of a restaurant in Romsey have been celebrating its 32-year anniversary.

La Parisienne is a slice of France located in the heart of Romsey, and was created by Tanya and Fabrice Bertheonneau. Tanya grew up in Romsey, moving to France in 1978 where she met her husband, Fabrice, before moving back to Romsey in 1990.

In 1992 the couple took over a pub called The Angel Hotel, which at the time was a Whitbread pub serving a carvery.

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Tanya and Fabrice ran the pub for around six weeks, before converting it into a Parisian brasserie and bar, giving the Romsey community something different which Tanya described as "unique" to the area.

They enjoyed a very successful 28-year spell with Tanya and Fabrice in charge, with the restaurant open seven days a week.

Hampshire Chronicle: The restaurant was once known as The Angel HotelThe restaurant was once known as The Angel Hotel (Image: Tanya Berthonneau)

Tanya said it was well known for its New Year's Eve celebrations over the years, adding that they have lots of fond memories from their years at the helm, including several weddings, engagements and all manner of parties held at La Parisienne since 1992.

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Tanya and Fabrice sold the restaurant to its current owner Stephane Monvoisin, who runs the restaurant alongside Jintana Besnard, the wife of Daniel Besnard, a chef at La Parisienne who passed away in February. 

On Tuesday, April 29 La Parisienne celebrated its 32-year birthday, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Romsey.

Since selling the business in the summer of 2020, Tanya and Fabrice have been enjoying their retirement, living on the outskirts of Romsey.

Tanya said: “We wish Stephane and Jintana all the best in the future of their business after a very sad time losing Daniel, which was very sad for us as well.

“We have some very fond and happy memories of being there, and had some great feedback from the community, and even see some customers who are still coming back 32 years later.

"Thank you for all the support, it wouldn’t have been possible without you.”