A few key information
He is 85 years old.
He has got three Michelin stars since 1965.
He is associated with the « nouvelle cuisine » which is a different sort of cooking than the traditionnal French one.
He was considered as the « cook of the century » by Gault-Millau and as the « Pope of cooking ».
His life
February 1926 : Born in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or.
1944 : Joined the army, but was injured. Came back to Paris to celebrate victory. Works at the “Lucas Carton”, a prestigious restaurant.
1958 : Gets his first Michelin’s star.
1961 : Gets the title of “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”.
1962 : Gets his second Michelin’s star.
1965 : Gets his third Michelin’s star.
1975 : Becomes “Chevalier de la légion d’Honneur”. Creates the famous “Truffle Soup V.G.E” (especially for a former French president)
His establishments
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