René Meilleur
Chef de Cuisine (René et Maxime Meilleur in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville)
Current restaurants
- René et Maxime Meilleur (Chef de Cuisine)
CV and info
Birthday
1951
Training
Self-taught
CV
1976: Construction and opening of Restaurant La Bouitte in Saint-Martin-de
1981: Change in business concept
1996: Son Maxime joins the family business
1981: Change in business concept
1996: Son Maxime joins the family business
Awards
2003, * Guide Michelin (one star)
2008, ** Guide Michelin (two stars)
2015 -2023, *** Guide Michelin (three stars)
2008, ** Guide Michelin (two stars)
2015 -2023, *** Guide Michelin (three stars)
Special aspects
In 1981, René Meilleur visited Paul Bocuse. Upon his return, he abandoned his previous concept (fondue and raclette for skiers) and told himself, “We need to reinvent Savoyard cuisine and get creative.”
