"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!
1964
Catering & Réceptions
Creation of a Catering and Receptions department. A new service that made Gaston Lenôtre one of our most popular chefs.
1968
Installation at Plaisir
Installation of the production laboratory at Plaisir (Yvelines). Today, our creations are still brought to life on the same site.
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.
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.
1976
The Pré Catelan
Leasing the "Pré Catelan", an elegant Napoleon III pavilion with its classified decor.
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.
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.
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.
2011
Sodexo
"Maison Lenôtre" joins the Sodexo group.
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".
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.
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.
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
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.
