Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx speaks about his social school and his "small" producers

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There is no need to present Thierry Marx, Michelin-starred cooker whose simplicity and vision of excellence are equivalent. Executive chef of the restaurants of the Mandarin Oriental situated in Paris prestigious 1st district, he receives us in his culinary school, located in the working-class 20th district.

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Contemporary art in organically grown vineyards

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Located in the Bordeaux region, the château Fleur de Lisse produces biodynamic wines. It called on the artist Barthélémy Toguo to form an exhibition of amphoras on the theme of nature and wine, in the frame of the 'Art dans les vignes' (Art in the vineyard) layout until September 30th.

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Sustainable luxury huts in Namibia

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Omaanda comes from the word "rhinoceros" in Oshiwambo(*), as the lodges are settled in the heart of the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê, in the savannah North of Windhoek in Namibia. A rhino and elephant's hospital has been built, funded by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

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Backstage at the Cannes Festival jury dinner with food and ceramics pairing

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Every year, Christian Sinicropi chef of the restaurant La Palme d'Or, conceives the jury dinner menu according to the filmography of the chosen president. With his spouse who is ceramist, he creates exclusive and unique dishes to serve it. To show the respect that he has for food, he qualifies it as "notable" instead of "edible" and prevent it from going to waste.

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Organic cognac, gin, rhum and whisky with no additives

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Vivant makes cognac, gin, rhum and whisky from products organically grown, and produces them without any additives nor inputs.(*)

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Rare, natural and ethic honeys from Madagascar plant species

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Ilanga Nature produces Ecocert-certified honeys in the island of Madagascar. The firm is committed to going with beekeepers and developing long-lasting fair trade partnerships.

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Labeled trappist bier, made by monks

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A trappist bier has to be brewed by monks, must bear the name of the abbey, have to be marketed under their supervision to fulfill the needs of the community, the abbey and local charities.

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