Cyril Lignac is one of the best-known chefs in France, a Michelin-starred cook, hugely successful television presenter and bestselling cookbook author. Based in Paris, he runs a group of restaurants and pastry shops and has become one of the most popular and recognisable culinary figures in the country.
Combining a fine-dining pedigree with a gift for popular communication, Lignac has brought good cooking to millions through his television programmes and more than forty cookbooks.
TL;DR
- French chef, born 5 November 1977
- Michelin star at his restaurant Le Quinzieme in Paris
- Owner of bistros Le Chardenoux and Aux Pres in Paris
- Runs La Patisserie Cyril Lignac pastry shops
- A hugely popular TV presenter and bestselling author
Cyril Lignac key facts
| Born | 5 November 1977, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Flagship | Le Quinzieme, Paris (1 Michelin star) |
| Also | Le Chardenoux; Aux Pres; pastry shops |
| Known for | TV cooking shows; 40+ cookbooks |
A popular fine-dining chef
Cyril Lignac earned his first Michelin star on 27 February 2012 for his gourmet restaurant Le Quinzieme in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Beyond this flagship he has built a portfolio of Parisian addresses, including the historic bistro Le Chardenoux, which he took over in 2008, and Aux Pres in Saint-Germain-des-Pres, as well as his own pastry shops.
A television phenomenon
Lignac is a television presenter for culinary programmes on the French channel M6 and one of the most familiar chefs in the country. His warm, accessible style has made his shows enormously popular and helped bring serious home cooking to a mass audience, complementing his restaurant work.
A publishing success
He has also signed a series of more than forty cookbooks, which together have sold over three million copies – a remarkable publishing record that reflects his broad appeal. Through his books, television and shops, Lignac has become one of the most influential popularisers of French cooking of his generation.
Signature style
Lignac’s cooking bridges fine dining and approachable, flavour-driven food. At Le Quinzieme he shows his Michelin-level skill, while in his bistros, pastries and books he champions generous, well-made classics that home cooks can enjoy. It is a style defined by craft, warmth and a genuine desire to share good food widely.
Cyril Lignac in context
Lignac is one of France’s most famous chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside television chefs Philippe Etchebest and Jean-Francois Piege.
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Cyril Lignac FAQ
Who is Cyril Lignac?
A well-known French chef, TV presenter and bestselling cookbook author.
What is Le Quinzieme?
His Michelin-starred restaurant in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What other restaurants does he run?
Bistros Le Chardenoux and Aux Pres, plus pastry shops.
How many cookbooks has he written?
More than forty, selling over three million copies.
Is he on television?
Yes – he presents popular cooking programmes on M6.
