Edouard Loubet is a French chef who became famous as one of the youngest double-Michelin-starred chefs in the country, best known for his cooking in the Luberon in Provence. Drawing on the herbs, flowers and produce of the countryside around Bonnieux, he built a highly personal cuisine celebrated for its sense of place.
A former promising skier who turned to the kitchen, Loubet made his name capturing the wild flavours of the Provencal landscape, and has been recognised both for his cooking and for his commitment to sustainability.
TL;DR
- French chef, born in 1970 in Val-Thorens, Savoie
- Became one of the youngest double-Michelin-starred chefs in France
- Long associated with the Luberon and Bonnieux in Provence
- Earned two Michelin stars at his Provencal restaurant
- Awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability in 2019
Edouard Loubet key facts
| Born | 1970, Val-Thorens, Savoie |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Provencal cuisine in the Luberon |
| Rating | Two Michelin stars; Green Star 2019 |
| Honour | Gault Millau Chef of the Year 2011 |
From the slopes to the stove
Edouard Loubet was born in 1970 in Val-Thorens, in Savoie, and was once a great hope of the French ski team before changing course to become a chef. He rose with astonishing speed: he earned his first Michelin star in 1996 at the Moulin de Lourmarin and a second in 1999, making him one of the youngest double-starred chefs in France.
The Luberon
Loubet became closely associated with the Luberon in Provence, and in 2006 the Michelin Guide awarded two stars to his restaurant at Capelongue in Bonnieux. There he drew his inspiration from the produce of the surrounding countryside – above all its herbs and flowers – combining local ingredients into creative new dishes that captured the wild character of the Provencal landscape.
Recognition and a new chapter
Beyond his Michelin stars, Loubet was named Chef of the Year by Gault Millau in 2011 and received a Michelin Green Star in 2019 for his commitment to sustainable gastronomy. In 2022 the ownership of his Provencal properties changed hands and he returned to his native Savoie, opening a new chapter closer to the mountains where he grew up.
Signature style
Loubet’s cooking is defined by his intense connection to the landscape and its wild flavours. He builds dishes around the herbs, flowers and produce of the countryside, foraged and grown nearby, creating a cuisine that is aromatic, personal and deeply rooted in place – whether in the Luberon or the Alps.
Edouard Loubet in context
Loubet is one of the leading regional chefs of France featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Jean Sulpice in the Alps and Patrick Jeffroy in Brittany.
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Edouard Loubet FAQ
Who is Edouard Loubet?
A French chef known for his Provencal cuisine and two Michelin stars.
Where did he become famous?
In the Luberon, at Bonnieux in Provence.
How many Michelin stars did he have?
Two, plus a Green Star for sustainability.
What is he known for?
Cooking built on the herbs, flowers and produce of the countryside.
What was his background before cooking?
He was a promising skier before becoming a chef.
