In March, the new stars of the Guide Michelin were announced in Strasbourg. Among the new award winners is “Le Faventia”, the gourmet restaurant atTerre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort*****, under the direction of Chef Christophe Schmitt.
Two years after his arrival as Executive Chef at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort*, Chef Christophe Schmitt is proud to reclaim the star of the gourmet restaurant „Le Faventia”
“I am incredibly proud to have received this star! A big thank you goes to everyone who accompanied me from the beginning in Terre Blanche. The star is an award for the entire team, first of all Quentin André, Jérémie Gressier, Paul Hervé, Fabien Ghini, of course the team in the dining room led by David Bisque and Aurélie Deharbe, our sommelière! Since my arrival, I have placed great emphasis on working with local producers, artisans, artists and winemakers who are representative of our region. We’ve also implemented numerous processes to reduce and recycle waste and save energy, which is important in today’s world.”
Christophe Schmitt has trained in numerous starred restaurants such as the “Crocodile” in Strasbourg, the “Maison Lameloise” in Chagny and the restaurant “Diane” in the hotel Fouquet’s Barrière in Paris. During his career, stars and awards circled around the chef: Christophe Schmitt received his first star at the Meilleur Ouvrier de France Jean-Yves Leuranguer, then he joined the kitchen of the restaurant “l’Almandin” at the hotel L’Île de la Lagune in Saint Cyprien, where he also received a star in the Guide Michelin. Christophe Schmitt won the “Espoir de l’année” trophy from “Le Chef” magazine in 2011, the Prix Taittinger international prize a year later, and was a finalist in the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” competition in 2022. oday, Christophe Schmitt passes on his knowledge in the four restaurants of the Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resorts***** ,including “Le Faventia”, and presents a cuisine with Mediterranean accents.
The gourmet restaurant „Le Faventia” offers a unique gastronomic experience with a panoramic view of the authentic villages of Callian, Montauroux and the hills of the Pays de Fayence.
Chef Christophe Schmitt is committed to authentic flavors and offers a culinary signature rooted in the region. The work of the producers is an important part of his cuisine, through which he pays homage to the terroir. At Terre Blanche, he has built a long-term and trusting relationship with each of them, resulting in a careful selection of Provençal products as well as the tableware, which he had made by Magali Barraja, a talented ceramist from Tourrettes.
About Terre Blanche
In picturesque Provence, about a 35-minute drive from Cannes, lies the luxurious Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort. 115 suites and villas are spread over the grounds surrounded by pine trees and lavender bushes, with an attached golf course. The hotel offers its guests all the services and amenities of a 5-star hotel such as a 3200 m2 spa, a Kids Club and numerous large rooms for events and seminars. A true oasis of tranquility, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort brings together five different restaurants, offering a gastronomic diversity unparalleled in the region. Terre Blanche Hotel is a member of the prestigious hotel collection “The Leading Hotels Of The World”.
CONTAKT
TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT *****
3100 Route de Bagnols en Forêt
83440 Tourrettes Var France
HOTEL RESERVIERUNG
+33 (0)4 943936 00
Reservations.tbhotel@terreblanche.com
www.terre-blanche.com