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For more than thirty years, Christophe Leroy has embodied a certain French art of living, blending fine dining, elegance, and a love of celebration. An iconic chef of the French Riviera, he has established himself over the years as a key figure in the top restaurants of Saint-Tropez, where epicureans, artists, film industry personalities, and regulars of these exceptional venues come together. His generous, refined, and authentic cuisine has allowed him to win over a loyal clientele far beyond France’s borders.

Throughout his career, Christophe Leroy has had the opportunity to cook for numerous iconic figures. Legendary personalities such as Johnny Hallyday and Laeticia Hallyday, Brigitte Bardot, and Bernard Tapie, as well as international artists and celebrities like Pamela Anderson, Robert De Niro, and Steven Spielberg, have dined at his table. The chef has also hosted key French figures such as Michel Drucker, Emmanuelle Béart, Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, and Luc Besson, helping to make his restaurants iconic gathering places where fine dining, conviviality, and the art of hospitality come together.

But beyond the prestigious names, Christophe Leroy champions above all a warm and vibrant vision of the restaurant industry. For him, a restaurant is a place of emotion, sharing, and memories. His approach is rooted in the quality of ingredients, the generosity of the portions, and the ability to create a unique, elegant atmosphere that never feels stuffy. Inspired by his Norman roots and his love for the Mediterranean, he crafts an authentic, festive, and accessible cuisine where pleasure remains at the heart of the experience.

With his new steakhouse on Rue Bassano, in Paris’s 16th arrondissement not far from the Champs-Élysées, Christophe Leroy is opening a new chapter in his story. In this space designed as a true home away from home, he brings together everything that has always defined his signature style: the excellence of the ingredients, a passion for meaningful connections, and the desire to make every lunch or dinner an unforgettable moment.