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Pierre Gagnaire was born on April 9, 1950, in Apinac, in the Loire region. His father is an established restaurateur, at the helm of "Clos Fleuri" in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez. Since childhood, the refrain at home has been singular: "You will become a chef and take over the family establishment." To be honest, he doesn't show much enthusiasm, yet he obediently resigns himself to what seems like a predestined fate and starts helping out in the pastry kitchen. Followed by his initial experiences here and there: a summer with Paul Bocuse, a stint in Lyon with Jean Vignard, who had already trained Alain Chapel and of whom he would be the last apprentice. A master of cooking techniques, it intrigued him but didn't captivate him entirely. He continues his education, discovers new culinary houses, yet still struggles to find excitement.

In 1973, at the age of twenty-three, he returns as a prodigal son to Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, where his father has held a MICHELIN Star for several years. Around him, the French culinary scene is in upheaval: a group of young chefs is challeng

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