Guy Savoy Awarded Légion d’Honneur

Guy Savoy would seem to be as fixed in the pantheon of French officialdom as humanly possible.

One of France’s premier chefs, he accompanied two French presidents on formal visits to the White House. He was given the Légion d’Honneur, the highest award of the French state, for his contributions to the nation’s gastronomy. He has written and co-written several books, most recently, a two-volume collection of French literary figures on food — with recipes. His signature Paris restaurant, Guy Savoy, has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities for more than four decades.

But on Wednesday, he snagged an honor that may top all others. He became the first chef in the 110-year history of one of France’s loftiest cultural institutions, the Académie des Beaux-Arts, to be welcomed into its ranks of artists, composers and other creative professionals.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/dining/guy-savoy.html