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Semur-en-Brionnais
Semur-en-Brionnais () is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Sights * The oldest castle in Burgundy, Château Saint Hugues, dating from 9th century. * The collegiale Saint Hilaire, the village church, dating from the 12th century. * The chapel of St Martin la Vallée * The Priory St Hugues, now the Convent of the Sisters of the Order of St. John * The Chapter House. Built as a small monastery, this building later housed the village school and now contains, among other things, an exhibition of Romanesque Architecture in the Brionnais * The village ramparts Semur-en-Brionnais is the birthplace of * Saint Hugues, the founder of Cluny Abbey, born 1024 * Henriette d'Angeville, the second woman to climb Mont Blanc. * The chef Albert Roux OBE, KFO, born in October 1935He owns Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in Britain to win three Michelin Stars. See also *Communes of the Saône-et-Loire department The follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Roux
Albert Henri Roux (8 October 1935 – 4 January 2021) was a French-British restaurateur and chef. He and his brother Michel operated Le Gavroche in London's Mayfair, the first restaurant in the UK to gain three Michelin stars. He helped train a series of chefs that went on to win Michelin stars, and his son, Michel Roux, Jr., continues to run Le Gavroche. Early life Albert Roux was born in the village of Semur-en-Brionnais in Saône-et-Loire, France on 8 October 1935. He was the son of a ''charcutier''. His brother, Michel Roux, was born in 1941. Upon leaving school, he initially intended to train as a priest at the age of 14. However, he decided that the role was not suited to him, sought other employment, and instead trained as a chef. His godfather worked as a chef for Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, and arranged for Roux, at the age of 18, to be employed working for Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor. Career In one notable incident whilst employed by the Viscountess, Roux manag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |