"Maison Lenôtre" over the years

1957


Gaston Lenôtre, the founder of "Maison Lenôtre"

In 1957, together with his wife Colette, Gaston Lenôtre bought a boutique in Paris, located at 44 rue d'Auteuil. An immediate success!

Gaston LenôtreGaston Lenôtre

1964


Catering & Réceptions

Creation of a Catering and Receptions department. A new service that made Gaston Lenôtre one of our most popular chefs.

Traiteur LenôtreTraiteur Lenôtre

1968


Installation at Plaisir

Installation of the production laboratory at Plaisir (Yvelines). Today, our creations are still brought to life on the same site.

Lenôtre PlasirLenôtre Plasir

1971


The School

The Lenôtre school is located in Plaisir in the Yvelines, where it opens its doors to professionals from the world over who come to discover the famous pastry chef's secrets.

Ecole LenôtreEcole Lenôtre

1975


Berlin

Our international activity began with a first address outside France, in Berlin. This was followed by installations in Japan, the Middle East, Korea, Las Vegas, Bangkok and Beijing.

Lenôtre Berlin AllemagneLenôtre Berlin Allemagne

1976


The Pré Catelan

Leasing the "Pré Catelan", an elegant Napoleon III pavilion with its classified decor.

Lenôtre Pré Catlan restaurantLenôtre Pré Catlan restaurant

2004


Guy Krenzer

Guy Krenzer, twice Meilleur Ouvrier de France, (or Champion Craftsman of France in delicatessen, catering and "cuisine"), became creative director and executive chef.

Lenôtre Guy KrenzerLenôtre Guy Krenzer

2007


Frédéric Anton

After receiving two stars in the 1999 MICHELIN Guide for France, Frédéric Anton, Chef of the Pré Catelan, was awarded three stars in the 2007 MICHELIN Guide for France. A testament to the Maison Lenôtre's excellence.

Frédéric AntonFrédéric Anton

2009


Gaston Lenôtre

A national tribute to Gaston Lenôtre. The great 20th century pastry chef continues to pass on his unique know-how to the "Maison Lenôtre" teams.

Gaston LenôtreGaston Lenôtre

2011


Sodexo

"Maison Lenôtre" joins the Sodexo group.

Lenôtre SodexoLenôtre Sodexo

2017


60 years

On "Maison Lenôtre's" 6oth birthday , Guy Krenzer celebrated the event fittingly and wrote a luxurious volume of 160 recipes entitled "La Haute Création".

Livre 60 ans LenôtreLivre 60 ans Lenôtre

2018


MOF  (Champion Craftsman of France)

Among the craftsmen that "Maison Lenôtre" counts, Fabrice Gendrier became MOF (Champion Craftsman of France) at the 26th edition of the competition for Cuisine and Gastronomy.

Meilleur Ouvrier de France LenôtreMeilleur Ouvrier de France Lenôtre

2020


"Maison Lenôtre" reissues its recipe book on pastry-making

"Maison Lenôtre" celebrates Gaston Lenôtre's centenary by reissuing the cult book written by the greatest pastry chef. "Make your pastry like LENÔTRE", co-written with his daughter, Sylvie LENÔTRE.

Livre recettes LenôtreLivre recettes Lenôtre

2020


China

Maison Lenôtre opens its first boutique in Shanghai, China, in the Xiantidi Style I mall. This inauguration was the first step towards wider expansion in China over the next few years

Boutique Lenôtre ChineBoutique Lenôtre Chine

2021


The new Culinary Arts School

The new Lenôtre Culinary Arts School opened its doors in Rungis, a stone's throw away from the world's largest fresh produce market.

Ecole Lenôtre RungisEcole Lenôtre Rungis