One-on-One Lunch with Chef Maxime at Parisian Hidden Gem—Gemellus

Step into an intimate and elegant Left Bank setting for a rare, personal encounter with Chef Maxime Le Meur. This exclusive lunch experience invites you to take a seat not just in the dining room—but at the chef’s table itself, where Maxime joins you for a curated three-course menu paired with a glass of wine.

Over the course of the meal, Chef Maxime shares stories from his journey through some of Paris’s most esteemed kitchens, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the discipline, creativity, and passion that have shaped his cuisine. From his formative years under Jean-Pierre Vigato at Apicius and Lapérouse, to his time at Four Seasons Hotel George V, each anecdote reveals the evolution of a chef deeply rooted in French gastronomic tradition.

The menu reflects the spirit of Gemellus—seasonal, expressive, and nuanced—featuring refined “land and sea” compositions and Chef Maxime’s signature strength: sauces of remarkable depth and precision. As an artisan saucier, he approaches each dish from the perspective of its sauce, crafting layers of flavor that elevate every ingredient.

Beyond the plate, this experience is a conversation—an exploration of technique, inspiration, and the philosophy behind modern French cuisine. In the company of the chef himself, lunch becomes a moment of connection, storytelling, and discovery.

A hidden gem in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, Gemellus offers not just a meal, but a personal journey into the world of a rising French talent.