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Founded in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has continuously strived to achieve excellence in the fields of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management training. This same philosophy applies to newly created programmes such as Wine and Management, and Bachelor degrees, as well as programmes that are soon to be launched.

This philosophy goes hand in hand with our students’ commitment. The hard work they put in on an individual level whilst studying at Le Cordon Bleu, under the expert guidance of our outstanding Chef Instructors and Professors, is also key to their success.

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Testimonials

  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-gaston-acurio
    Gastón Acurio is a Chef, writer, businessman, and advocate of Peruvian culinary art. He attended law school in the late 80s but his passion for cuisine was so strong that he decided to leave to study the culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. He came back to Paris, France in 2015 to open a new restaurant.
    Gaston Acurio, Grand Diplôme Alumnus
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-marie-sophie-guthmann
    The year at Le Cordon Bleu Paris is something everybody should experience at least once in their lifetime. The months are intensive and hard but when you see the final result, you cannot be anything other than speechless. I had never analyzed a glass of wine, a bottle, a grape variety, a region… Curiosity played a major role and opened my eyes to discover the beauty of this sector. Marketing, communication, management, soft skills… We touched on these subjects every day. The consultants are professionals, particularly good listeners and receptive, which is a very positive aspect.
    Marie-Sophie Guthmann, Wine and Management Programme Alumna
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-inigo-ruiz-rituerto
    I wanted to learn the basics of French cuisine which, in my opinion, is the best in the world. Le Cordon Bleu has a worldwide reputation, top quality teaching and prestigious internship opportunities. It perfectly equips you for a professional career anywhere in the world.
    Iñigo Ruiz Rituerto, Grand Diplôme Alumnus
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-chia-hung
    I learnt all the basic cuisine techniques, how to be well organized and to develop my creativity. The school also gave me the opportunity to carry out an internship at Le Galopin.
    Chia Hung
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-pierre-dutaret
    I had always dreamed of learning French cuisine in the place that I thought was best suited to me: Le Cordon Bleu.
    Pierre Dutaret
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-georgios-papavgoulis
    As well as having had the opportunity to study in a multicultural environment, Le Cordon Bleu has given me the tools and the motivation to be able to achieve my future goal: Opening my own pastry store
    Georgios Papavgoulis
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-temoignage-bourse-shaheen-peerbhai
    I chose to study culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu because it is known to be one of the best culinary schools in the world. I was researching option on making my dream to study culinary arts come true, and stumbled upon various scholarship options, one among which was the JBF scholarship. It took me about 3 weeks to prepare my application for the scholarship. I've written a detailed article for those seeking to enable their studies with a scholarship. http://purplefoodie.com/how-to-win-a-scholarship-to-le-cordon-bleu/ I wouldn't have been able to pursue my studies at Le Cordon Bleu had it not been for the James Beard Scholarship.
    Shaheen Peerbhai, The James Beard Foundation Scholarship Student
  • ozgegultekin
    My internship at Pierre Herme was an amazing experience for me. I sharpened the skills that I developed at the school during the 2 months I spent there. I worked in every department, from base production to dessert dressing and I also had the chance to meet and work with very strong and capable chefs.
    Ozge Gultekin, Pastry Diploma alumna
  • michael mamane temoignage
    I was, once again, delighted by our trip: the experience was extremely enriching and I really enjoyed discovering Cognac. Visiting the different Cognac Houses provides a thorough understanding of their style and philosophy. Not forgetting the Doureau cooperage visit, because I hadn’t realized the importance of wood in influencing different styles of Cognac.
    Michael Mamane, wine and management Programme 2015-2016
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-weimar-Gomez
    Le Cordon Bleu was the starting point of my career. It has opened many doors and given me the opportunity to meet many interesting people in the French culinary field. I am currently working for of one of the most prestigious restaurants in the world.
    Weimar Gomez, Grand Diplôme Alumnus
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-david-laor
    The time I spent studying at Le Cordon Bleu exceeded all my expectations. I was taught by the best Chefs, working with the best possible raw materials and experiencing life in Paris, the world’s pastry capital.
    David Laor, Pastry Diploma Alumni
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-laura-quintanilla
    Le Cordon Bleu was one of the best experiences of my life. I had some unforgettable moments while I was at the school. I met Chefs and other amazing people who passed on their passion for cuisine and quality to me.
    Laura Quintanilla, Cuisine Diploma Alumna
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-paula-passos
    From my first day at the school, I felt I was part of Le Cordon Bleu family. From the Chefs to the washer uppers and the office staff, everyone is very welcoming. It’s not always easy to do everything we’re supposed to, but we are definitely a team working together to prepare delicious food!
    Paula Passos, Grand Diplôme Alumna
  • le-cordon-bleu-paris-ecole-art-culinaire-ancien-etudiant-guillaume-gondinet
    The Wine and Management Programme is complete. You will learn techniques and theory; you will practice and visit the places to know. You will also make contacts and become an insider of the wine world.
    Guillaume Gondinet, Wine and Management Programme Alumnus
  • elsa layen témoignage
    I was very happy when I found out that one of our trips would be to Cognac. I really wanted to see the production methods and all the cellars. It was interesting to learn about the different facets of Cognac, from small wine-growers to large groups. At first glance, the programme seemed to have a lot of visits for just one product, but by visiting lots of different Cognac Houses we were able to understand the differences in quality, style, production and the way in which the different Cognac Houses are run. We always received a very warm welcome in a magnificent setting. I would like to thank Le Cordon Bleu once again for enabling us to have such amazing experiences: we are extremely lucky!
    Elsa Layen, wine and management Programme 2015-2016
  • Francesco boulangerie
    In 2016, I decided to retrain to enable me to move into a sector about which I am passionate: boulangerie. In order to be able to master the techniques for making traditional French bread and freshly baked pastries, it was essential for me to learn with an Institute which specialized in this field : Le Cordon Bleu. I want to reach the very highest levels of excellence in my aim to become a baker, and the quality of Le Cordon Bleu programmes is renowned around the world. The training and the instructors are recognized in their field, the infrastructure, the working conditions, the equipment, and the training programme, are better than those you find when preparing for a CAP boulangerie.
    FRANCESCO GIRALDI, Boulangerie Diploma 2015 - 2016
  • Samantha Becker testimonial
    Our class visited a variety of cognac houses from smaller and more "artisan style" houses such as Tesseron to very famous and large ones such as Hennessy. We were able to taste numerous selections of cognacs and we also had food pairings with each. Every host was extremely hospitable and made me feel so welcome and at-ease especially.Getting to see the hands-on approach each distiller takes was also very special. . It was truly an incredible experience to be across the world tasting cognac that is very special to me! This trip was quite luxurious too as the château we stayed in was very classic French and ornate.
    Samantha Becker, Wine and Management Programme 2015 - 2016
  • Joao duarte testimonial
    I came to study cuisine lessons here as it had always been my dream to study French cuisine and in Paris! I also had friends who had already studied at Le Cordon Bleu institute, but in London. When I arrived at Le Cordon Bleu, I had the pleasure of being trained by Chefs who taught me how to appreciate and respect products in their natural state.
    Joao Duarte, Diplôme de Cuisine 2006
  • Elana Karp testimonial2
    During school we learned so many amazing recipes and techniques, we couldn’t wait to practice them when we got back to our apartments. A few times we actually cooked dishes we had learned in class, packed them up like a picnic and had a pop-up dinner with our Parisian friends in various places around Paris. It was so delicious and so much fun—it was a great way to use what we learned in school.
    Elana Karp, Cuisine Diploma 2011
  • Robbie Riplada testimonial
    Le Grand Diplome is the epitome of culinary training, as Chefs pass on a culinary legacy to those who have the will and the courage to be part of such a creative and passionate profession.
    Robbie Ripalda, Grand Diplôme 2010
  • Candice Birdsong W&M
    The Rhone Valley is one of my favorite regions and this trip allowed me to see the terroir up close. The meetings with winemakers and tastings has furthered my knowledge about the great wines from the Rhone. The perfect weather and beautiful scenery were also a plus!
    Candice Birdsong, Wine and Management Programme 2015 – 2016
  • Anyi Tai W&M
    Spending these 3 days in the Rhone Valley just increases our knowledge of wines. Tasting all these incredible wines and visiting all the winemakers, whether industry or independent winemaker, bring up so many different ideas and help us gain wine experiences. I really enjoyed the tour with Le Cordon Bleu.
    Anyi Tai, Programme des Métiers du Vin et Management 2015 - 2016
  • Solenn Kergoat alumni
    I thought this trip was a success: all of the vineyards we visited were very interesting and the region is fantastic! It was my favourite trip of the whole year by far!
    Solenn Kergoat, Wine and Management Programme 2015 - 2016
  • Stephane Lecenes testimonial
    I am now doing what I love for a living, which had been my goal for many years. It is very important to me to have a range of quality, original, and sometimes rare, wines and spirits so that I can always try to meet the needs of my customers. The training I received at Le Cordon Bleu institute gave me the opportunity to consolidate my network thanks to the different speakers we met (sommeliers, agents, appellation representatives, etc.). Not forgetting, of course, the visits to French vineyards, the professional fairs that I took part in during the training programme, the numerous tastings undertaken in lessons and the wines selected by Mr. Ramage.
    Stephane Lecenes, Wine and Management Programme
  • Patricia lombardi testimonial
    Having finished my studies and received my diploma from a gastronomy school in Rio de Janeiro, I came to Paris in order to specialize and to learn Le Cordon Bleu techniques. This is how my passion for pastry and all the techniques involved began. In addition, pastry requires attention to detail which I really enjoy. My studies at Le Cordon Bleu Paris Institute made me realise what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. The Chefs also left me with lasting memories: you could really feel how passionate they were about their job and teaching.
    Patricia Lombardi, Grand Diplôme 2009

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