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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA true Parisian innkeeper,
Michelin-starred since 2009\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born into a world where indulgence was second nature, Thomas Boullault declared from childhood that he wanted to become a chef.
\nHe confirmed this calling early on, training first under Jean-Marie Benni, then Philippe Valin \u2014 a Michelin-starred chef in Romorantin \u2014 who taught him the foundations of a French cuisine built on rigor and sincerity.
\nThis experience in haute gastronomie proved to be a turning point. He went on to work with Christophe Pel\u00e9 at the Royal Monceau, where he opened himself to a more instinctive and daring style of cooking. <\/p>\n

In 2007, at just 28 years old, he took the helm of L\u2019Ar\u00f4me. Two years later, he earned his first Michelin star \u2014 which he has proudly and passionately maintained ever since. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tL\u2019Ar\u00f4me,
a timeless Parisian table,
just steps from the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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For over 15 years, Thomas Boullault has been crafting a comforting, flavorful, and elegant cuisine \u2014 guided by a rare art of hospitality that is both heartfelt and generous, and whose secret only the chef truly holds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder
of the World Championship
of Li\u00e8vre \u00e0 la Royale\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The World Championship of Li\u00e8vre \u00e0 la Royale was created in 2016 by Chef Thomas Boullault as a tribute to his native Sologne and to honor a culinary tradition deeply rooted in French gastronomy.
This legendary dish \u2014 a true symbol of excellence and craftsmanship \u2014 demands perfect mastery of classical techniques and meticulous attention to detail.<\/p>\n

The competition stands out for its ambition: to celebrate, preserve, and pass on the art of preparing Li\u00e8vre \u00e0 la Royale, while encouraging each chef\u2019s creativity and personal interpretation.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the event has become a benchmark for gastronomy enthusiasts, attracting talented chefs from around the world each year. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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For Thomas Boullault, this dish embodies the intimate bond between nature, cuisine, and traditional craftsmanship.
He has always nurtured this connection through his deep love for Sologne \u2014 a land of hunters \u2014 and his respect for the noble products of his native terroir. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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By creating the World Championship of Li\u00e8vre \u00e0 la Royale, the chef sought to honor this family heritage and pass on to new generations his love for a recipe that is both rustic and refined \u2014 while celebrating the richness of the Sologne terroir and the art of great French cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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