PHOTOS: Check out the interior renovations at La Madeleine in Old Town

Published March 17, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated March 24, 2025 at 9:18PM

La Madeleine e is back and brighter than ever in Old Town.

After briefly shutting down for a recent interior renovation, the French restaurant at 500 King Street reopened on Friday, March 14.

Diners can enjoy a brighter restaurant, new tables and chairs, a renovated kitchen, and completely redone bathrooms.

The restaurant is holding an official grand reopening celebration on Friday (March 21).

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