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Matthieu Wacogne Crowned 2026 French Pâté-Croûte Champion
On November 3, 2026, in Paris, Matthieu Wacogne was crowned the winner of the French Pâté-Croûte Championship. He finished ahead of Romain Spire and Fabien Pierret following the tastings.
Salon du Chocolat 2026: Highlights and Chefs of the 31st Edition
The Chocolate and Pastry Fair closed its doors on November 1 in Paris. A look back at the Pastry Show with Mercotte, the Gault&Millau chefs in attendance, and the new features of this 31st edition.
Martinique: How a Forgotten Cocoa Variety Became One of the Most Sought-After
Introduced during the colonial era and nearly extinct in the 20th century, Martinique’s cacao is now experiencing an unexpected renaissance. Combining colonial heritage, Creole gardens, agroforestry, and exceptional chocolatiers, a handful of passionate enthusiasts are breathing new life into a vibrant industry.
Where can you find good profiteroles?
A choux puff, rich vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate poured to order. Comforting and nostalgic, the profiterole holds its place on the menus of brasseries and fine-dining restaurants alike. Here are our favorite addresses.
2026 Gala: The awards ceremony is in one week; 28 nominees are in the running
The 2026 Gault&Millau Gala will take place in one week, on Monday, November 9, at the Carrousel du Louvre. The 28 nominees for the 2027 National Awards, announced on September 28 at the Atelier du Goût, will then learn the winners.
The head sommelier at Fouquet’s Paris wins the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge
On Monday, October 26, Dimitri Nalin, the head sommelier at Fouquet’s restaurant in Paris, won the eighth French edition of the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026.
Mafé, wasabi, 48 spices: the secrets of Mory Sacko's cuisine
Drawing on French, Japanese, and African influences, Mory Sacko introduces us to his culinary world through five standout dishes from his restaurant, MoSuke.
Where to Stay in Champagne? Our 10 Most Beautiful Hotels Between Reims and Épernay
From Reims—just a 35-minute TGV ride from Paris—to the hillsides of Épernay, Champagne is the perfect destination for a getaway. Historic estates, winemakers’ guesthouses, and hideaways nestled among the vineyards: here are our 10 favorite spots.
This former mill, now converted into a bed-and-breakfast, invites you to slow down
Just a stone’s throw from the vast sandy beaches of the Opal Coast, in the center of Dannes, lies Moulin Moulin, an intimate bed-and-breakfast. Jérémy Zitelli and Nicolas Marion have created a tasteful retreat where guests can come to recharge and enjoy a serene atmosphere.
Édouard Hirsinger, a Top Chocolatier
A single shop under the arcades of Arbois, a single workshop, and deliberately limited production: Édouard Hirsinger, a recipient of the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” award, chose to remain an artisan when others would have turned their success into an empire. It’s a gamble that has earned him a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of the Jura region.
¡Qué Gusto! Festival: Éric Guérin’s Mother and Two French Female Chefs in Mexico City
She has never run a restaurant. From November 23 to 29, however, Michèle Guérin will represent French cuisine in Mexico City alongside Chloé Charles and Manon Gouin, who are guests at the ¡Qué Gusto! festival.
