Georges Blanc
Georges Blanc is a renowned French chef and restaurateur, celebrated for his culinary expertise and his prestigious three Michelin stars, which he held for over four decades at his restaurant in Vonnas. He began his culinary journey in the family business in 1964 and became its head in 1968, achieving the coveted third star in 1981. Blanc is recognized for his commitment to quality and has expanded his culinary empire to include multiple establishments and a dedicated team of over 300 employees. His recent loss of one Michelin star in 2025 marks a significant moment in his illustrious career.
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Georges Blanc is a renowned French chef who owns several establishments in Vonnas.
Dans un restaurant deux étoiles, sept employés menacés de licenciement après avoir échoué à être régularisés
France· 2026-02-28
Georges Blanc's restaurant lost its third Michelin star after forty-four years at the top.
Palmarès Michelin 2025 : retrouvez la liste des restaurants nouvellement distinguésFrance· 2025-03-31
Georges Blanc denounced a process aimed at creating buzz after his establishment was downgraded from three to two stars.
Guide Michelin 2025 : des surprises en trompe-l’œilFrance· 2025-03-31
Georges Blanc, recently downgraded, reportedly retained his three stars in Ain for a long time due to his Freemason connections.
Palmarès 2025 : tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur le guide Michelin, en cinq questionsFrance· 2025-03-31
Georges Blanc is an 82-year-old chef who reacted to the loss of one of his restaurant's Michelin stars.
Georges Blanc: World’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
United States· 2025-03-21
Georges Blanc, the 82-year-old French chef in charge of the restaurant, told AFP news agency they 'weren't expecting it'.
World's oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Georges Blanc is a French chef who lost his third Michelin star after holding it since 1981.
Le chef Georges Blanc perd sa troisième étoile au Guide MichelinFrance· 2025-03-20
