i. Biography
Dimitri Droisneau is the French chef and owner of La Villa Madie in Cassis, France, which earned Three Michelin stars in 2022.
Career Arc
A Paris-and-Riviera formation gave Dimitri Droisneau exposure to several registers of French restaurant work: an apprenticeship at Grand Saint-Michel in Alençon, a kitchen role at La Tour d'Argent in Paris, a kitchen role under Alain Senderens at Lucas Carton in Paris, a kitchen role with Éric Fréchon at Le Bristol in Paris, and a kitchen role alongside Bernard Pacaud at L'Ambroisie in Paris. The next stage placed him on the French Riviera as chef at La Réserve de Beaulieu in French Riviera (2011–2013). The Cassis work is both restaurant and local commitment: Dimitri is chef and owner of La Villa Madie (since 2013) and co-president of Cassis Rugby Club.
Present Day
La Villa Madie in Cassis is the current working site for Droisneau as chef and owner. The cooking is described through ecosystems: fresh ingredients arranged in balanced compositions tied to the surrounding maritime landscape. Droisneau’s own account points toward reduction rather than added complication: "I feel good in this house. My cuisine is more positive, liberated and even unleashed. My plates have less need for complexity and concentrate on the essential."
Signature
The named signature is Carabinero shrimp with beet and kumquat.
Acclaim
Dimitri Droisneau has received Michelin Guide — three stars for La Villa Madie (2022). La Villa Madie’s Michelin record under Dimitri includes Third Michelin star for La Villa Madie (2022), First Michelin star for La Villa Madie (2014), Second Michelin star for La Villa Madie (2014), and Chef of the Year (2022).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Dimitri
What is Dimitri Droisneau's current role?
Dimitri Droisneau is chef and owner.
Where did Dimitri Droisneau work before?
Earlier in their career, Dimitri Droisneau worked at Grand Saint-Michel, La Tour d'Argent, and Lucas Carton.
What recognition has Dimitri Droisneau received?
Third Michelin star for La Villa Madie (2022).
