Chef
Alexandre Lechêne
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Salon-de-Provence, France
i. Biography
The Climb
A two-house brief in Salon-de-Provence defines the current work: Alexandre Lechêne runs Villa Salone (since 2019) while also cooking at Atelier Salone. The interest is in continuity and control, not volume—one hand across two rooms, both in the same city. At Villa Salone, a post held since 2019, and at Atelier Salone, the cooking sits within the same Provençal frame, with the house style carried from one service to the next.
Today
Atelier Salone is the current point of work for Alexandre Lechêne, where Provençal cuisine sets the register. Villa Salone remains part of the same city-wide remit, with the role there continuing from 2019.
Signature
The signature list moves between reinterpretation and classic plate structure: Vitello Tonnato revisité, pig's-head pâté with sauce gribiche, confit of veal breast with glazed vegetables, tarte Tatin with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream, and oeuf parfait. Together, they point to a kitchen working through established forms rather than chasing novelty.
Recognition
In 2017, the Michelin Guide awarded one star to Roc Alto in Saint-Véran. In 2021, the Michelin Guide awarded one star to Villa Salone.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alexandre
What is Alexandre Lechêne's current role?
Alexandre Lechêne is Chef.
What is Alexandre Lechêne known for?
Provençal cuisine.
What recognition has Alexandre Lechêne received?
Villa Salone, 1 Michelin star (2021).
