France Zone

France Zone

As the cradle of the Disciples d’Escoffier, the Zone France embodies excellence, tradition and the transmission of gastronomic knowledge. It federates the delegations around the values of the Association and ensures its influence, under the authority of its Zone President.

Alain Laporte
Alain Laporte
General Secretary
Treasurer
Thierry Cubaynes

Delegations

Region Territory

Alsace Grand Est

The Délégation Alsace Grand Est is at the heart of a region with a strong gastronomic identity, combining tradition and creativity. Faithful to the spirit of Auguste Escoffier, it works to promote culinary excellence, pass on know-how and raise the profile of the gastronomic professions.

Jean Michel Mougard
Jean-Michel Mougard
Chairman
Region Territory

Burgundy Franche Comté

The Bourgogne Franche Comté Delegation is part of a region that is emblematic of France’s gastronomic heritage, renowned for the richness of its products and the strength of its culinary traditions. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it works to pass on know-how and promote gastronomy.

Mario Vino
Mario Vino
Chairman
General Secretary
Claude Doyen
Treasurer
Martial Bonin
Marketing
Fabrice Fendrich-Walter
Region Territory

Center Auvergne

The Délégation Centre Auvergne is part of a region rich in culinary traditions and exceptional products, where authenticity and gastronomic diversity are fully expressed. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and contributes to the development of regional gastronomy.

Audrey-Aimée Besse
Chairman
General Secretary
Flora Ammam
Treasurer
Julien Chevalier
Region Territory

Center Val de Loire

The Centre Val de Loire Delegation is part of a region renowned for its rich historical and gastronomic heritage. Between culinary traditions and the art of living, it promotes local products and know-how. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it contributes to the promotion of gastronomy.

Rémy giraud
Rémy Giraud
Chairman
General Secretary
Frédéric Boulay
Treasurer
Basile Huger
Marketing
Jérome Crochet
Region Territory

Greater Lyon Ain Loire

The Grand Lyon Ain Loire Delegation is part of a region that is emblematic of French gastronomy, recognized for the excellence of its culinary traditions and the richness of its products. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it works to pass on know-how and promote gastronomy.

Christophe Geoffroy
Chairman
Vice President
Fabrice Beugnot
Treasurer
Jean Claude Pequet
Region Territory

Greater South West

The Délégation Grand Sud-Ouest is part of a vast territory renowned for the diversity of its terroirs and the generosity of its culinary traditions. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes exceptional products and know-how, and actively contributes to the promotion of gastronomy.

Patrick Guat
Patrick Guat
Chairman
General Secretary
Amanda Autef
Treasurer
Jeannine Thibaud
Marketing
Guénolé Hureau
Region Territory

Grandes Alpes

The Délégation Grandes Alpes is part of a high-altitude region where culinary traditions, authenticity and the excellence of mountain produce shape a strong gastronomic identity. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and contributes to the development of Alpine gastronomy.

Christophe Durand
Chairman
Vice President
Zouheir Koussaimy
General Secretary
Gérard Dideron
Treasurer
Christian Bonneton
Marketing
Audrey Bouvier
Region Territory

Lyon Ain Loire

The Lyon Ain Loire Delegation is part of a region that is emblematic of French gastronomy, recognized for the richness of its culinary traditions and the excellence of its products. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and actively contributes to the region’s gastronomic reputation.

General Secretary
Romain Giffard
Region Territory

Nord Hauts de France

The Délégation Nord Hauts de France is part of a region with an authentic gastronomic identity, shaped by generous traditions and a well-established culinary heritage. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes local products and plays an active role in promoting regional gastronomy.

Eric Sacleux
Chairman
General Secretary
Patrick Obin
Treasurer
Eric Delrue
Marketing
Jean Luc Lebastard
Region Territory

Normandy Great West

The Délégation Normandie Grand Ouest is part of a region renowned for its rich gastronomic heritage and the quality of its local produce. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes culinary know-how and actively contributes to the development of regional gastronomy.

Christian Girault
Christian Girault
Chairman
General Secretary
Eric Chevallier
Treasurer
Christophe Portmann
Marketing
Jacques Collet
Region Territory

Occitania Catalan Country

The Occitanie Pays Catalan delegation is part of a region with strong Mediterranean influences, where culinary traditions and local produce shape a generous gastronomy. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and actively contributes to the region’s gastronomic reputation.

Fabien Debruyn
Fabien Debruyn
Chairman
General Secretary
Gisele Enjalber
Treasurer
Valentin Renaud
Marketing
Henri De Vergeron
Region Territory

Paris Ile de France

The Délégation Paris Ile de France is at the heart of a region of international gastronomic renown, where culinary tradition and contemporary creativity meet. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes the excellence of know-how and actively contributes to the influence of gastronomy.

Marie Soria
Marie Soria
Chairman
General Secretary
Sophie Rostang
Treasurer
Jean-Paul Périé
Coordinator
Pierre Miecaze
Marketing
Emilie Fléchaire
Region Territory

Provence Languedoc

The Provence Languedoc Delegation is part of a region inspired by the Mediterranean art of living, renowned for the diversity of its terroirs and the richness of its culinary traditions. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and actively contributes to the development of regional gastronomy.

Emmanuel Lopez
Chairman
General Secretary
Yves Vanaert
Treasurer
Sébastien Ondel
Region Territory

Provence Méditerranée

The Délégation Provence Méditerranée is part of a luminous region where the sea, the land and the Provencal art of living inspire generous, refined gastronomy. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes culinary know-how and actively contributes to the region’s gastronomic reputation.

Alain Laporte
Alain Laporte
Chairman
General Secretary
Christian Vambersky
Treasurer
Eric Vernier
Marketing
Laurent Mouren
Region Territory

Quercy Pays de Causse

The Délégation Quercy Pays des Causses is part of a region marked by strong rural traditions and authentic gastronomy. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes local products and culinary know-how, and actively contributes to the region’s reputation.

Thierry Cubaynes
Chairman
General Secretary
Véronique Andrieux
Treasurer
Vincent Coudre
Region Territory

Riviera Cote d'Azur Corsica and Monaco

The Riviera Côte d’Azur Corsica and Monaco Delegation is part of a prestigious region of international renown, where Mediterranean influences and the excellence of its products shape refined gastronomy. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes know-how and actively contributes to gastronomic influence.

Jean Claude Brugel
Jean Claude Brugel
Chairman
General Secretary
Laetitia Meriot
Treasurer
Gerard Franzin
Marketing
Laetitia Meriot
Region Territory

Var Southern Alps

The Délégation Var Alpes du Sud is part of a region of contrasts between sea and mountains, where Alpine traditions and Mediterranean influences inspire authentic gastronomy. Faithful to the values of the Disciples d’Escoffier, it promotes culinary know-how and actively contributes to the region’s reputation.

Raymond Macario
Raymond Macario
Chairman