The world of fashion and décor is going crazy for the toile de Jouy. To pay tribute to the founder of their factory, who died two centuries ago, Lenôtre has asked the designer Hervé Matejewski to color them in his own way. Revisited in fluorescent colors, they now dress up the crunchy chocolate of three flashy pastries to be eaten exclusively during PARIS DESIGN WEEK.
In 1947, Gaston Lenôtre opens his first shop in Normandy. In 1957, with his wife Colette, he purchases a shop in Paris at 44, rue d’Auteuil. An immediate success! International experience begins in Berlin, then in Japan, Middle East, Korea, Las Vegas, Bangkok and Beijing.
Lenôtre is the official caterer for the Football World Cup.A huge event handled to perfection thanks to Lenôtre’s expertise.
Meet the chefs !
GUY KRENZER – Double Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Creative Director of Lenôtre
“There are vocations that impose themselves…and others that will certainly not exist without a hand of fate.” He says.
« Give colour to tradition,
whilst respecting taste »
Under the guidance of Guy Krenzer, Creative Director of the Maison Lenôtre and double Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the Lenôtre’s “men” strive to perfect their specialities each day: Patissier, Baker, Chocolatier, Confectioner, Glacier, deli, Wine expert … within the heart of Lenôtre everything is done with style and passion.
OLIVIER POUSSIER – World’s best Sommelier 2000
Lenôtre Chef Sommelier
A truly phlegmatic character … or almost! When Olivier Poussier enters the room, respect, discipline and professionalism invade the space.
MICHEL ROTH – Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Bocuse d’Or, Prix Pierre Taittinger, Trophée International Auguste Escoffier, Know-How’s Director of Lenôtre
We no longer count the number of awards of this world-renowned and recognized chef.Expertise and know-how acquired after a 40-year career.
ERIC LÉAUTEY – Director of Écoles Lenôtre
Eric Léautey is a lover of cooking and the feeling is mutual.
In terms of gastronomy, the excellence of the raw materials, the perfect mastering of techniques and the creation of innovative products makes all the difference. A difference that the chef’s and teams at the House of Lenôtre have made their speciality.
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500 artisans including 6 Meilleurs Ouvriers de France animate the Lenôtre workshops with imagination, creativity and expertise. Their motivation: to offer you the best of their talent and surprise your taste buds with culinary creations that marry excellence with innovation.
