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Our best hotels for a stay alone in nature
Did you enjoy Into the Wild? Our next top list invites you to replay the spirit of the film by escaping to hotels where nature becomes your only company. Away from it all, at last. Our selection of the best hotels for a stay alone in nature.
Restaurant Director of the Year 2026: Fanny Perrot crowned by Gault&Millau
Fanny Perrot, Restaurant Director at Alléno Paris - Pavillon Ledoyen (5 toques) in the 8ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, is the winner of the Restaurant Director of the Year 2026 trophy, which she took home this Monday, November 17, 2025.
Florent Pietravalle leaves La Mirande, and then what?
After leading the kitchens at La Mirande in Avignon for ten years, Florent Pietravalle has announced his departure on 1ᵉʳ January 2026. What's next for the chef?
Nominees in the Room Manager of the Year 2026 category
They embody the elegance of gesture, the discretion of look and the art of connection: discover the four nominees for the title of Restaurant Manager of the Year 2026 by Gault&Millau.
Frédéric Panaïotis, cellar master at Ruinart, dies aged 60
Frédéric Panaïotis, head of the Ruinart cellars, died suddenly on Sunday June 15, 2025. The wine world pays tribute to him.
Wines, Vines and Terroirs
When? May 27 to June 3 Where: Maison des Vins du Languedoc, Mas de Saporta - Lattes Who? 04 67 06 04 44
Michele Donvito takes over the kitchen at La Mirande
As of January 2026, young Italian chef Michele Donvito takes over from Florent Pietravalle as head of the 4-toque gourmet restaurant La Mirande in Avignon.
Where to celebrate Christmas in a restaurant? Gault&Millau addresses open on December 24 and 25
Discover the selection of Gault&Millau-referenced restaurants that will welcome you to celebrate Christmas in a gourmet setting, on December 24th, December 25th... or both.
Florent Pietravalle takes up summer residence at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
Parisians take note: for one month, Florent Pietravalle will be in residence at the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia. A unique opportunity to discover the chef's cuisine, without leaving the capital.