HÉLÈNE DARROZE Á VILLA La coste, Provence

July 2021 heralded a new chapter for Hélène Darroze when she announced her partnership with the grand luxury hotel, Villa La Coste, in Provence, France. Nestled at the heart of the Château La Coste Estate near Aix-en-Provence, the Villa La Coste is a modern-day luxury palace celebrating authentic and exclusive refinement, in total harmony with the artistic life of the surrounding estate. Here, Hélène orchestrates the entire food and beverage operations, offering a cuisine in her image, imbued with emotion, sincerity and authenticity. Seduced by the opulence and diversity of the vegetables and fruit from the region, she chose to award them the leading role on the menu, allowing the products from the region to take centre stage. From appetisers to end-of-meal delicacies, they lead the dance from beginning to the end, resulting in holding 1 Michelin Star.