Guide France 2025: the new edition of the Yellow Guide arrives in bookshops
The 2025 edition of the Guide France Gault&Millau is now in bookshops. Discover a preview of the new Yellow Guide.
The new edition of the Guide Jaune is now available. Once again this year, our experts have criss-crossed France to unearth the best addresses and help you discover new talent.
eternal talent scout
"At a time when opinions, all opinions, are shared live, without filter or moderation, when we're all legitimate in posting a sentence, what does a guide like the Guide Jaune - which is celebrating its 52ᵉ anniversary - have that's so special? What is its purpose, its function, its legitimacy? What does Gault&Millau bring to the table, for fine dining enthusiasts, chefs and restaurateurs alike? What will you find in this guide that you won't find elsewhere? Quite simply, expertise," explains Stéphane Bréhier, Editorial Director, in his editorial for the new guide.
In this new edition, you'll find more than 2,500 establishments tested and evaluated, as well as an in-depth selection of France's finest restaurants. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable gastronomic experience or simply a good little local restaurant, the Gault&Millau Guide will help you find the perfect address.
Highlights of this year's edition
Discover the winners of the Gault&Millau 2025 Trophies, including the Chef of the Year, the Sommelier of the Year, the Pâtissier de l'Année, Directeur de Salle de l'Année and the two new categories, Jeunes Talents and Grand de Demain de l'Année.
Find out more about the 100 best restaurants in France, as well as the establishments awarded 4 and 5 toques. Much more than a guidebook, this is a book that unfolds the history of the Guide Jaune with its key dates, explains its values and unveils its vision.
Why should you buy the Gault&Millau Guide?
Because for over 50 years, we've been the reference guide for lovers of good food. Our team of passionate experts rigorously selects the establishments they recommend, to guarantee you an unforgettable culinary experience.
So don't wait any longer to discover the best restaurants in France with the Guide Gault&Millau 2025, available in bookshops this Thursday, November 21, 2024, and also from our online store.
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