French famous people - Paul Bocuse

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

 School :

“Institut Paul Bocuse” (Ecully, France)

 

Restaurants :

“L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges” (Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, France)

Official website of the restaurant : http://www.bocuse.fr/accueil.aspx

Brasseries :

5 brasseries in Lyon (France)

2 brasseries in Japan

1 brasserie in the USA

 

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