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The Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art
The birthplace of Auguste Escoffier
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The only Museum of Culinary Art in France
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The Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art is housed in the birthplace of Auguste Escoffier, a 300 m² authentic Provencal-style home from the 18th century, nestled in the heart of the village of Villeneuve-Loubet, between Nice and Cannes.
Created in 1966 on the initiative of Joseph Donon, one of his loyal disciples, this private Museum, managed by the Auguste Escoffier Foundation (a recognized public utility) and the only Museum of Culinary Art in France, allows you to discover the world of gastronomy.
Recently awarded the “Maisons des Illustres” label (French equivalent of the British “Blue Plaques”), the Museum bears witness to the life and work of this great culinary master, thus contributing to continuing his memory.
Presentation of the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art made in 2014 with the participation of Thierry Marx, Chef at the Mandarin Oriental Paris, Michelin Guide star restaurant, Michel Escoffier, great-grandson of Auguste Escoffier and President of the Foundation, and
Julie Durand, the then Curator.
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The Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art is proud to announce that it has been awarded the designation ‘Musée de France’* by order of the Prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region dated 30 June 2026, following a favourable recommendation from the High Council of Museums of France. This prestigious recognition affirms the quality of its collections, its scientific and cultural commitment, and its mission to promote France’s gastronomic heritage.
*pursuant to Article L.442-1 of the Heritage Code
Established by the Act of 4 January 2002, the ‘Musée de France’ designation recognises institutions whose collections are of major public interest and which meet high standards in terms of conservation, research, collection development, education and the dissemination of knowledge.
Being awarded this designation is a testament to the work carried out by the Musée Escoffier de l’Art Culinaire to preserve and promote the legacy of Auguste Escoffier, an iconic figure in modern gastronomy, and to share culinary history and culture with as wide an audience as possible.
Come and discover this unique location…
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“Come as a family and discover the only Museum of Culinary Art in France, installed in the birthplace of the Great Chef Auguste Escoffier, in the heart of the village of Villeneuve-Loubet! This museum has been created thanks to the patronage of his disciple, Joseph Donon, who purchased the building and financed its operation. […]”
“The Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art has inaugurated its temporary exhibitions “Meilleur Ouvrier de France, 90 years of excellence”, which will be on show until 3 November 2019. The preview of the exhibition devoted to the restaurant trade MOF took place on 8 May 2019 in the presence of Lionnel Luca, mayor of Villeneuve-Loubet, Jean-François Girardin, chairman of the Société des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, Philippe Joannès, chairman of the Southern region MOF, […]”
“Gourmet lunch today at the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art!
Its dynamic curator, Richard Duvauchelle, welcomed the representatives of the Villeneuve-Loubet Club des Entreprises, accompanied by their Chairman, Olivier Boutin. […]”
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