Portrait of Louis Gachet
i. Biography
Where They Are Now
A Provence-led kitchen, built with regional producers and shaped by multiple houses, defines Louis Gachet’s brief at Couvent des Minimes, Hôtel & Spa L'Occitane en Provence in Mane. The work is not presented as a clean break from what came before, but as an accumulation: Poligny (Jura), Maison Troisgros, Relais Bernard Loiseau, Auberge du Jeu de Paume, and La Chèvre d'Or all sit behind the current line. Since 2022, Louis Gachet has served as chef exécutif and chef des restaurants Le Feuillée et Pamparigouste of Couvent des Minimes, Hôtel & Spa L'Occitane en Provence. The role places him in a Provençal register, with the region’s producers explicitly part of the kitchen’s construction.
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Signature
Le Feuillée and Pamparigouste are the named signatures associated with Louis Gachet’s current work.
In Their Words “A Provence-inspired cuisine in collaboration with the region's producers, blending all my experiences.” “I want to tell my story.”
Honors
Louis Gachet’s record includes 1re étoile Michelin and Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
FAQ
Asked of Louis
What is Louis Gachet's current role?
As of 2026, Louis Gachet is executive chef of Le Couvent des Minimes, Un Hôtel & Spa L'Occitane en Provence.
Where did Louis Gachet train or study?
Louis Gachet trained at Poligny (Jura) and Maison Troisgros.
What recognition has Louis Gachet received?
1re étoile Michelin (2024).
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