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'''Cyril Lignac''' (born 5 November 1977 in ], Aveyron) is a French ] and TV presenter. '''Cyril Lignac''' (born {{Date|5|November|1977}} in ], ]<ref>http://www.lepoint.fr/biographie-invite/cyril-lignac-05-11-2010-1258791_78.php</ref>) is a French ].

He is owner and chef of the gourmet restaurant (1 Michelin star), also of , one of the last true Parisian bistros located in the ], another bistro located in the famed Saint-Germain des Près district: ''Le Chardenoux des Prés'' and located in the ]. Since 2010, his workshop located in the ] welcomes both novices, budding amateurs and experts for cooking and pastry classes, as well as for special events. Chef Lignac is also TV presenter for culinary programs on the French television channel ], and signed a series of more than 40 ] which sold over 3 million copies.


== Biography == == Biography ==
=== Apprenticeship ===
Cyril Lignac entered culinary school of ] and received a professional diploma at the age of 20. After training in ], at first he worked at the Arpeggio (three Michelin stars), the Parisian restaurant of ]. He then continued his training under ] at Korova, ] at “Grande Cascade”, and the Pourcel brothers at the “Maison Blanche” and the “Jardin des Sens”. In 2004, he ran La Suite in Paris. In 2005, he opened his own restaurant in Paris: ''le Quinzième Cuisine Attitude''.


After an apprenticeship in his native region of Aveyron in South Western France, Cyril Lignac made his way to Paris in 2000 to work in the kitchen of « L’Arpège », the famed restaurant of Chef ]. He continued to hone his skills alongside top chefs, namely the ] at « La Maison Blanche » and « Le Jardin des Sens ».
He participated in various cooking shows on the French television channel ]: "Yes chef !", "Chef, the recipe", "Live in canteen !" and more recently "Get Chef'd". He has written several successful cookbooks: "Chef generation"; "Chef 80 recettes", "Gourmands", and a book made for and with the children "Cyril Lignac & small Chefs."
At their side, he discovered the pleasure to improvise and his passion for this trade was asserting progressively. As a product lover and naturally gourmet, he expressed the wish to share his know-how with a large audience with authenticity and simplicity via TV programmes and cookbooks.


=== Installation in Paris ===
In March 2007, he began to publish a bi-weekly magazine ''Cook by Cyril Lignac'' (published by Paperbox).
In 2005, he opened his own gourmet restaurant in Paris.


In 2008, he made history when he took over the Parisian bistro , listed historical monument. His menu gave a new pride of place to French specialties, enhancing them with fresh meaning, thanks to the chef’s own modern touches.
The same year, he voiced Lalo in the French version of "]," the studio ] movie, released in August 2007.<ref>, Allocine, retrieved 27 April 2011</ref>


In 2010, he decided to transmit his know-how to an ever wider audience and opened the cooking workshop .
In October 2007, his official Internet site was launched. Since September 2008, he has run a 1908 Parisian bar, the “Chardenoux”, registered as a French ].


In 2011, he brought the Chardenoux bistro concept to a new venue in the ever so Parisian Saint-Germain des Prés when he took over the legendary Claude Sainlouis renaming it .
In 2011: Following the success of Chardenoux, Chief Cyril Lignac offers cuisine bistro in Saint Germain quarter.
That same year, Cyril Lignac went into a new project and opened with Benoît Couvrand in Paris.
The same year, he opened La Pâtisserie in collaboration with former Fauchon pastry Chef, Benoit Couvrand.


He received his first Michelin ] star the 27th of February, 2012, for his gourmet restaurant .
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=== TV programs ===
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Cyril Lignac was spotted by the producer ], which bought the rights of the show Jamie's Kitchen by ] and broadcast on {{nobr|]}}. He became a media figure by participating in several programs broadcast on M6 channel:
== Other activities ==
*2005 : '']'' ;
=== TV programmes ===
*2006 : '']'' ;
Cyril Lignac was spotted by producer Bibiane Godfroid, which bought the rights of the show Jamie's Kitchen by Jamie Oliver and broadcast on Channel 4. He became a media figure by participating in several programs broadcast on M6.
*2007 : '']'' ;
In February 2010, he became member of the jury of Top Chef shows on M6.
*2009 : '']'' ;
*2010 : '']'', performed by his own production company KFP (Kitchen Factory Productions) ;
*from 2010 until today:'']'' ;
*from 2011 until today: "]" broadcast every friday in ] program ;
*2012 : '']'', programs dedicated to French regions and their culinary heritage ;
*2012 : '']'', an amateur pastry competition.


He voices the character of Lalo in the French version of the Pixar animation movie, Ratatouille, released in 2007 and which story deals with French gastronomy. He voices the character of Lalo in the French version of the ] animation movie, '']'', released in 2007 and which story deals with ] parisienne<ref name="Ladepeche.fr 31 mai 2009">{{Lien web|url=http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2009/05/31/615057-Cyril-Lignac-En-cuisine-j-improvise-par-plaisir.html|titre=Cyril Lignac : « En cuisine, j’improvise par plaisir »|date=31 mai 2009|éditeur='']''}}</ref>.


=== Publications === === Publications ===
Cyril Lignac signed (but did not write) forty cookbooks, including ''Génération Chef'', ''Cuisine Attitude'' et ''Chef le Vin'', cowritten with sommelier Jérôme Moreau. Edited by ], his book collection has been sold in more than 1,500 000 copies according to Gala magazine. Since 2007, he is editorial adviser for the bimonthly magazine ''Cuisine by Cyril Lignac'', published by Paper Box. Cyril Lignac signed fortyish cookbooks, including ''Génération Chef'', ''Cuisine Attitude'', or ''Le Chardenoux'', edited by ]. At spring 2012, he signed a ''Best of'' in collabration with Alain Ducasse edition and in September 2012 ''Le Chardenoux des Près. La cuisine de mon bistrot'' with Hachette ({{nombre|126|pages}}). From 2007 to 2011, he was editorial adviser for the bimonthly magazine Cuisine by Cyril Lignac, published by Paper Box.


=== Community involvement ===
== References==
In 2008, Cyril Lignac was chosen to support « Un fruit pour la récré » by the French ], a program of free fruits distribution in schools<ref name="Ladepeche.fr 6 mai 2008">{{Lien web|url=http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2008/05/06/452291-Michel-Barnier-lance-a-Bordeaux-son-programme-Un-fruit-pour-la-recre.html|titre=Michel Barnier lance à Bordeaux son programme « Un fruit pour la récré »|date=6 mai 2008|éditeur='']''}}</ref>.
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== Distinctions ==
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The 11th of May, 2009, ] gave him the title of Chevalier of ]<ref name="Nouvelobs.com 11 mai 2009">{{Lien web|url=http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/actualites/people/20090511.OBS6471/cyril_lignac_chevalier_de_lordre_du_merite_agricole.html|titre=Cyril Lignac, chevalier de l’ordre du Mérite agricole|date=11 mai 2009|éditeur=]}}</ref>.
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In 2012, Cyril Lignac received his first Michelin star for his gourmet restaurant Le Quinzième. At the same time, GQ Magazine recognized his entrepreneurial spirit and his talent for sharing simple pleasures when they named him “Chef of the Year”.
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Revision as of 15:48, 2 July 2013

Template:Infobox Biographie

Cyril Lignac (born 5 in Rodez, Aveyron) is a French chef.

He is owner and chef of the gourmet restaurant Le Quinzième (1 Michelin star), also of Le Chardenoux, one of the last true Parisian bistros located in the ], another bistro located in the famed Saint-Germain des Près district: Le Chardenoux des Prés and La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac located in the ]. Since 2010, his workshop Cuisine Attitude located in the ] welcomes both novices, budding amateurs and experts for cooking and pastry classes, as well as for special events. Chef Lignac is also TV presenter for culinary programs on the French television channel M6, and signed a series of more than 40 cook books which sold over 3 million copies.

Biography

Apprenticeship

After an apprenticeship in his native region of Aveyron in South Western France, Cyril Lignac made his way to Paris in 2000 to work in the kitchen of « L’Arpège », the famed restaurant of Chef Alain Passard. He continued to hone his skills alongside top chefs, namely the Jacques et Laurent Pourcel at « La Maison Blanche » and « Le Jardin des Sens ». At their side, he discovered the pleasure to improvise and his passion for this trade was asserting progressively. As a product lover and naturally gourmet, he expressed the wish to share his know-how with a large audience with authenticity and simplicity via TV programmes and cookbooks.

Installation in Paris

In 2005, he opened his own gourmet restaurant Le Quinzième in Paris.

In 2008, he made history when he took over the Parisian bistro Le Chardenoux, listed historical monument. His menu gave a new pride of place to French specialties, enhancing them with fresh meaning, thanks to the chef’s own modern touches.

In 2010, he decided to transmit his know-how to an ever wider audience and opened the cooking workshop Cuisine Attitude.

In 2011, he brought the Chardenoux bistro concept to a new venue in the ever so Parisian Saint-Germain des Prés when he took over the legendary Claude Sainlouis renaming it Le Chardenoux des Prés. That same year, Cyril Lignac went into a new project and opened with Benoît Couvrand La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac in Paris.

He received his first Michelin Guide Michelin star the 27th of February, 2012, for his gourmet restaurant Le Quinzième.

TV programs

Cyril Lignac was spotted by the producer Bibiane Godfroid, which bought the rights of the show Jamie's Kitchen by Jamie Oliver and broadcast on Channel 4. He became a media figure by participating in several programs broadcast on M6 channel:

He voices the character of Lalo in the French version of the Pixar animation movie, Ratatouille, released in 2007 and which story deals with gastronomie parisienne.

Publications

Cyril Lignac signed fortyish cookbooks, including Génération Chef, Cuisine Attitude, or Le Chardenoux, edited by Hachette Pratique. At spring 2012, he signed a Best of in collabration with Alain Ducasse edition and in September 2012 Le Chardenoux des Près. La cuisine de mon bistrot with Hachette (Template:Nombre). From 2007 to 2011, he was editorial adviser for the bimonthly magazine Cuisine by Cyril Lignac, published by Paper Box.

Community involvement

In 2008, Cyril Lignac was chosen to support « Un fruit pour la récré » by the French ministry of Agriculture, a program of free fruits distribution in schools.

Distinctions

The 11th of May, 2009, Michel Barnier gave him the title of Chevalier of National Order of Agricultural Merit.

In 2012, Cyril Lignac received his first Michelin star for his gourmet restaurant Le Quinzième. At the same time, GQ Magazine recognized his entrepreneurial spirit and his talent for sharing simple pleasures when they named him “Chef of the Year”.

External links

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  1. http://www.lepoint.fr/biographie-invite/cyril-lignac-05-11-2010-1258791_78.php
  2. "Cyril Lignac : « En cuisine, j'improvise par plaisir »". La Dépêche du Midi. 31 May 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. "Michel Barnier lance à Bordeaux son programme « Un fruit pour la récré »". La Dépêche du Midi. 6 May 2008. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. "Cyril Lignac, chevalier de l'ordre du Mérite agricole". Nouvelobs.com. 11 May 2009.