For a time, he dreamed of becoming a winemaker and turned away from the traditional academic path.
He eventually chose to train as a cook at the Albert Bayet vocational school in Tours, in the very heart of the “Garden of France.”
Rooted in the terroir of the Indre Valley, these early memories constantly remind the chef of his passion for the fruits of the land and the rhythm of the seasons — inspirations that infuse his cuisine with emotion and shape his art of living in the present.
« A passion that awakens your senses.»
Gaëtan Evrard
Born in Touraine, Gaëtan Evrard inherited a love of cooking at an early age — the warmth of large family gatherings and the joy of slow-simmered dishes.
These images, scents and sounds have never left him, guiding him step by step toward his Michelin-starred destiny.
”The culinary heritage passed down to me by my parents and grandparents shapes my cooking every day.
Gaëtan Evrard
Each day, I try to honour them by creating dishes that speak of nature and celebrate the beauty of our terroir.
A man of strong character who refuses monotony, Gaëtan Evrard quickly learned to defend his independence and his true creative spirit.
This sense of total freedom now reveals itself in a menu that is constantly evolving — one he crafts by instinct, allowing room for variation and spontaneity.
Inspiration
In his pursuit of the perfect balance between flavor and texture, the chef embraces bold compositions.
He showcases each ingredient without ever distorting it, delighting his guests with the organic richness of his dishes and the quality of his textures — a true source of pride for him.
Like an abstract painter, Gaëtan Evrard builds each plate as one might compose a canvas, structuring colors and elements to root his creation in the reality of an image, a taste.
A true re-enchanter of the Val de l’Indre terroir, Gaëtan Evrard draws his creativity from childhood memories and the pure taste of ingredients.
Attentive to people, his recipes are also inspired by his notebooks filled with walks and encounters with the region’s artisans.
Always seeking rare products to elevate, this instinctive, in-the-moment chef cooks as he lives: with boldness, kindness and respect.
Demanding when it comes to harvests — guided by weather and season — he adapts each recipe to the slightest variations nature imposes.
Ever curious, he also loves to forage along the banks of the Indre, gathering wild plants that will later perfume his creations.
”La nature est captivante. Être en contact avec un terroir et ce qu’il a de plus précieux à offrir, ses artisans et ses produits, voilà le cœur de ma cuisine.
Gaëtan Evrard
