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Who won the 2026 French Dessert Championship?
The national final of the Championnat de France du Dessert 2026 was held this Thursday, March 19, in the Vosges. Between technical demands and creativity, the country's best sweet talents competed in this 52ᵉ edition.
Olivier Samson's good addresses
Olivier Samson admits he'd be nothing without his local producers. Here are five that the chef from Domaine du Liziec in Vannes recommends to Gault&Millau readers.
Le Jour du Macaron returns for a 21ᵉ edition
On March 20, 2026, Maison Pierre Hermé Paris will once again be celebrating Macaron Day, a gourmet event in aid of the Princesse Margot association. A solidarity race will also be organized.
Hotels that have served as backdrops for cult films and TV series
Forget popcorn, go to the other side of the lens. From the Riviera to the palaces of Paris, these addresses take center stage. Here's a selection of five-star versions of your favorite scenes, minus the credits.
Sweet chenin, a Loire tradition
A white grape variety prized by wine professionals, Chenin's versatility enables winemakers to produce bubbly, dry and sweet wines in a wide variety of styles. Today, many Loire appellations are world-renowned for their moelleux wines, which have great ageing potential and can be enjoyed from aperitif to dessert.
Bocuse d'Or Europe 2026: Denmark wins, France comes 5th
On March 16, 2026 in Marseille, Denmark won the Bocuse d'Or Europe 2026. A clear victory ahead of Norway and Italy, while France finished just outside the top 5.
These great chefs, who had a completely different job before
Merchant navy officer, basketball player, cellist... Before making cooking their profession, these chefs had a first professional life far from the stove.
Jérôme Banctel signs La Maison d'Estournel restaurant menu
Gabriel's chef at La Réserve Paris takes on the culinary direction of the restaurant at La Maison d'Estournel, in the Médoc. A collaboration that promises contemporary terroir cuisine, designed to dialogue with the estate's great wines.
Christophe Adam in 5 desserts
Christophe Adam, of the famous L'Éclair de Génie chain, looks back at five creations that have marked his career and are still best sellers in his various outlets.
This cognac was the first to bear a name on its bottle
A symbol of French art de vivre, Martell Cordon Bleu is a forerunner. Before it, only codifications were inscribed on cognac bottles.
Florent Pietravalle takes the helm at Louison, Villa La Coste's gourmet restaurant
Since March 6, 2026, Florent Pietravalle has been in charge of the kitchens at Louison, the gourmet restaurant at Villa La Coste, near Aix-en-Provence. In this setting, where contemporary art, nature and wine come together, he creates a cuisine deeply rooted in the terroir of Provence, nourished by the estate's ecosystem.
