Death of Jean-Luc Petitrenaud

Every weekend, his programs Carte postale gourmande and Les Escapades de Petitrenaud took us on a journey through France’s gastronomic regions. Chefs, pastry chefs, caterers, artisan cheesemongers, the men and women who sublimated regional products all appeared on his shows, and all remember him as a great man of the French culinary scene. An engaging, cheerful and affable character, he was a shining example of the rich terroir that France can pride itself on possessing. ” With truculence and generosity, he delighted generations of television viewers by taking them on a journey to meet our artisans and the wonders of France’s culinary heritage,” said French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in a statement. Thank you, Monsieur Petitrenaud.