Lenotre Paris

Lenotre is one of the most distinguished names in French gastronomy, and its culinary academy carries forward the legacy of its founder, the great patissier and traiteur Gaston Lenôtre. Since 2021, the school has been located in Rungis, the world’s largest wholesale market for fresh produce, just outside Paris, providing students with an incomparable access to the finest seasonal ingredients and an authentic immersion in the professional food supply chain. The school’s faculty includes star-studded culinary professionals such as former Ritz chef Michel Roth, sommelier Olivier Poussier, and double Meilleur Ouvrier de France Guy Krenzer, ensuring an extraordinary level of expertise in every class. Lenotre’s course catalogue covers French classic cuisine, pastry, desserts, baking, wine and food pairing, and the school’s iconic market-to-table day class offers participants the chance to shop at the Rungis market and then cook a full meal with their haul alongside a professional chef. Courses are available for amateurs as well as trained chefs seeking continuing professional education, and prices reflect the premium quality of the instruction and the exceptional setting. The school is a pilgrimage destination for anyone serious about French culinary heritage and technique.