i. Biography
Remy Giraud spent more than three decades as chef of Les Hauts de Loire in Onzain, France, from 1988 to 2020, building a Loire Valley kitchen defined by restraint, precision, and close attention to ingredients. The work stayed anchored in classic cuisine, but it was never formulaic: local produce remained the point of reference, and the plate was organized to keep the region legible.
Coming Up
Training at École hôtelière de La Roche-sur-Yon gave Remy Giraud the technical base his later work required: discipline, structure, and consistency. That schooling translated directly into the measured standards he carried into a professional kitchen, where those early habits supported a practice shaped by seasonality and control. He then went on to work as chef at Domaine des Hauts de Loire / Les Hauts de Loire in Onzain, France, bringing that foundation into a setting where the margin for error was narrow and the expectation of care was constant.
Where They Are Now
The role at the Onzain restaurant ran from 1988 to 2020, and over that period Remy Giraud’s cooking at Les Hauts de Loire in Onzain, France, became closely associated with local produce, nearby small producers, and what the garden could supply in season. The kitchen’s output was deliberate rather than showy, with each service following the same clear priorities: ingredients first, region visible, and execution kept under control.
Signature
Salade d'anguilles and Boeuf poché au montlouis are named among Remy Giraud’s signature dishes. Both sit in a classic register, with the structure of the cooking kept clear and the ingredients allowed to do the work. The repertoire they represent stays within a tradition that accepts a few contemporary touches, but does not drift far from the region that shaped it.
In Their Words “I prioritize local products, especially vegetables from nearby small producers as well as seasonal crops from our garden.” “I offer classic cuisine with a few contemporary touches.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Remy
Where did Remy Giraud train or study?
Remy Giraud trained at École hôtelière de La Roche-sur-Yon.
What recognition has Remy Giraud received?
Deux étoiles Michelin (1993).
