Three Presidents of the French Republic have walked the sumptuous halls of the Palais Princier: General De Gaulle on 23 October 1960, François Mitterrand on 19 January 1984 and finally Jacques Chirac on 25 July 1997, marking the strong links between the two nations as well as their shared taste for a certain Art de Vivre and vision of gastronomy.
Michelin-starred chefs Marcel Ravin**, Dominique Lory* and Yannick Alleno* will be using their expertise to recreate feasts enjoyed by these leaders, which are so dear to the heart of H.S.H. Prince Albert II.
“You don't have to be a big country to have big dreams, nor do you have to be many to achieve them”. - H.S.H. Le Prince Rainier III
The story of Dominique Lory and the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is a 15-year tale of passion, gastronomy and great professionalism. After having demonstrated his talent as head chef at Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, Lory has been named the new Executive Chef for all of this grand hotel’s kitchens. The perfect opportunity to hear from him about this new challenge, his passion for his work, his love of sharing and his indestructible link with Monaco.
