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Sébastien Vauxion's 5 Hidden Gems in Savoie
The pastry chef at Sarkara in Courchevel shares his top picks for finding excellent génépi or “extracts of happy plants.” Take note!
Sébastien Vauxion opens a patisserie-café in Annecy
Sébastien Vauxion, of the Sarkara restaurant (4 toques) in Courchevel, is preparing to open a patisserie in the heart of Annecy. The place will be warm and accessible.
Sébastien Vauxion in 5 desserts
Sébastien Vauxion, head pastry chef at Le Sarkara in Courchevel, has created an entire menu of desserts. Discover five recipes that he believes perfectly reflect his world.
Flora Mikula, new chef at Alpes Hôtel du Pralong
Chef Flora Mikula signs off on the restaurant offer at the Alpes Hôtel du Pralong in Courchevel. Bourgeois cuisine but also mountain dishes are in the spotlight.
Sylvestre Wahid opens a new address in the heart of Provence
At the beginning of May 2026, chef Sylvestre Wahid took over Mas de l'Amarine in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The guesthouse features two dining areas.
8 legendary hotels to stay in France
They have played host to politicians, aristocrats and film icons, inspired novels, films and pictorial masterpieces... These 5-star hotels, each in their own way, tell a part of the story of luxury à la française. Behind their monumental doors, the charm still works: tassel chandeliers, gilded woodwork, mosaic pools and breathtaking views perpetuate the magic of these places.
The K2 Collections, Winter awakening
After months of inactivity, the resorts' seasonal establishments have just welcomed their first customers. Such is the case for Le K2 Collections hotels (three in Courchevel and one in Val-d'Isère, open from mid-December to mid-April), which, despite operating four months a year, prepare for this moment all year round. Jean-Alain Baccon and Sébastien Vauxion, respectively co-director and executive pastry chef at K2 Collections - the latter is also our Pâtissier de l'Année 2023 - explained to us, a few days before the opening, how they prepare for a new season.
In six months, he won two toques... today, Gault&Millau is still rewarding him
Named Young Talent of the Year in 2024, Quentin Durand shines this year by winning the Cuisine de la Mer, des Lacs et des Rivières Trophy at the Gault&Millau Tour Bretagne 2026, held this Monday 1ᵉʳ June at Domaine du Liziec.
Julien Caligo sublimates the sea and wins a Gault&Millau trophy
Julien Caligo, chef at Chez Monique in Calvisson, wins the Trophée Cuisine de la Mer, des Lacs & des Rivières 2026 for the Occitanie-Andorre region. This Gault&Millau award salutes his career and his cuisine, which combines local produce and seafood.
Yannick Alléno succeeds Jean Imbert at "Monsieur Dior"
End of contract, time for change. As of Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Yannick Alléno is the new chef of the "Monsieur Dior" address, located in the Dior boutique on avenue Montaigne, in Paris.
Gérard Barbin wins Gault&Millau d'Or 2026 for the Île-de-France region
Gérard Barbin was awarded the Gault&Millau d'Or 2026 trophy at the Gault&Millau Tour Île-de-France on Monday, September 8 at the Pavillon Cambon in Paris. The trophy was awarded in recognition of his exemplary career and his work with Yannick Alléno.
Travelling with your dog: hotels that pamper our four-legged friends
Do you dream of crossing the country with your nose to the wind, without ever having to leave Max on the doorstep? Good news: here are some hotels where our four-legged friends are pampered like aristochians.
