LA TABLE DU GOUVERNEUR

This Breton native traveled the world for 19 years, finally joining the kitchens of the Hôtel de Matignon in 2008 as Head Chef and then Assistant Chef. After 4 years in the service of the Prime Minister, this travel enthusiast headed to Australia to occupy the position of Chef de Cuisine and Steward at the French Embassy. In 2016, head to Italy for the Chef and his family! It is near the Holy See, in Rome, that Chef Le Rest settles to take up his new position at the French Embassy. In 2020, Jean-Marie Le Rest joined the family of Chefs Bocuse, notably at the Marguerite restaurant, Monsieur Paul's beautiful table. In 2024, Jean-Marie Le Rest joins us with the goal of bringing all his talent to the Governor’s Table.

Margie Sanchez-Sanabria is the Pastry Chef at La Table du Gouverneur. Arriving in France ten years ago, she sought and found a balance between French gastronomy and the culinary tradition of South America. She has worked in many houses: a Relais & Château on the Swiss border, at the Grand Réfectoire, at Maisons Bocuse, and at Paris Society (Coco Lyon). Margie enjoys playing with the flavors of these two countries and the colors and textures, skills acquired during her first job as an interior designer. She puts her creativity at the service of refined, original and seasonal desserts.