Guy Savoy, first chef to join the Académie des Beaux-Arts

Mathilde Bourge | 11/18/24, 8:01 AM

Guy Savoy becomes the first chef to be elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. A fine recognition not only for the chef, but for an entire profession.

Another award for Guy Savoy. The chef, crowned with 5 toques for his eponymous restaurant in Paris, has made history by becoming the first chef to be elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. His nomination was made in the open members' section of this prestigious institution, as confirmed by the Académie.

Recognition for gastronomy

In a press release, Laurent Petitgirard, perpetual secretary of the Académie des beaux-arts, hailed the election:"In electing Guy Savoy, the Académie des beaux-arts has not only saluted one of the most eminent representatives of French gastronomy, but also a humanist, and passionateof contemporary art, who contributes to the international influence of our country, as demonstrated by his commitment to the inclusion of the gastronomic meal on UNESCO's intangible heritage list", he emphasized.

For his part, Guy Savoy expressed his delight on Instagram: "What a joy to join the Académie des beaux-arts!" he wrote."Thanks to the free members' section, gastronomy now rubs shoulders with disciplines such as painting, sculpture, architecture, engraving, drawing, musical composition, audiovisual and cinematographic creation, photography, choreography. I'm delighted to be contributing to the work and missions of the Académie des Beaux-Arts alongside creators I esteem and admire".

See this post on Instagram

A publication shared by Guy Savoy (@guysavoy)

at 71, Guy Savoy succeeds Michel David-Weill, collector and patron of the arts, who died in 2022. The section des membres libres, which grew out of the section d'histoire et théorie des arts created by Napoleon in 1815 and confirmed under Louis XVIII, thus welcomes an emblematic figure of French gastronomy. Previous members of this section have included personalities such as Baron Haussmann, mime artist Marceau, fashion designer Pierre Cardin and choreographer Maurice Béjart.

These news might interest you

Craftsmen & Know-How

Pâtiss'Art announces its first edition with Nina Métayer as godmother

Normandy goes pastry. From October 26 to 28, 2024, the first Pâtiss'Art show will be held in Deauville. For the occasion, the godmother will be none other than Nina Métayer.

Read

Tables & Chefs

8 terraces to eat well and enjoy the sun in Paris

Spring is well and truly here in Paris, and the urge to dine al fresco is growing. Here are eight addresses where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a good meal at the same time.

Read

News & Events

Yoric Tièche, Gault&Millau d'Or 2025 for the PACA - Corse - Monaco region

The head chef at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Jean de Cap-Ferrat, was named Gault&Millau d'Or at the Gault&Millau Tour PACA - Corse - Monaco.

More information

Chef Yoric TIÈCHE

Restaurant Le Cap - Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
06230 SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT

News & Events

Edgar Bosquez named Grand de Demain 2025 at the Gault&Millau Tour PACA

The chef behind the Ekume restaurant in Marseille was named Grand de Demain 2025 at the Gault&Millau Tour PACA.

More information

Chef Edgar BOSQUEZ

Restaurant Ékume
13007 MARSEILLE

News & Events

Julien Allano brings Bonnieux to life with four new gourmet addresses

One year after opening JU - Maison de Cuisine in Bonnieux, Julien Allano is inaugurating four new outlets. A bistro is soon to open, but that's not all!

Read