Parisian dining icon La Tour d’Argent will host an exclusive five-day event at Hanoi’s Sofitel Legend Metropole.
This October, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will host a five-day gastronomic event that promises to tantalise taste buds and celebrate the rich heritage of French cuisine. From 23 to 27 October 2024, the historic Le Beaulieu restaurant will be taken over by the illustrious La Tour d’Argent, marking the first time this legendary Parisian dining establishment has ventured to Vietnam. This exclusive event in Hanoi celebrates Sofitel’s Diamond Jubilee, underscoring the brand’s commitment to bridging cultures through the universal language of fine dining.
Founded in 1582, La Tour d’Argent has long been a beacon of French gastronomic excellence. With Executive Chef Yannick Franques at the helm, the restaurant has earned a Michelin star for its blend of classic and contemporary French cuisine. The historic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, established in 1901 and recently highlighted by the Michelin Guide, provides the perfect backdrop for this culinary convergence. The hotel’s Executive Chef, Charles Degrendele, who trained at La Tour d’Argent, exemplifies the deep cultural and culinary ties that this event seeks to celebrate.
A Week of Epicurean Delight
During the five-day takeover, diners will be treated to a five-course lunch and an eight-course dinner crafted by Chef Franques and his expert team. Highlights will include the iconic “Caneton Frédéric Delair,” a dish that pays homage to Charlie Chaplin, who honeymooned at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in 1936. This event is part of La Tour d’Argent’s broader initiative, La Tour en Balade, which brings the essence of French fine dining to select locations around the world.
André Terrail, the visionary owner of La Tour d’Argent, praised the collaboration with Sofitel, highlighting its global luxury, beauty, refinement, and promise of a grand dining experience: “We are particularly pleased with this collaboration with Sofitel, the world’s only French luxury hotel brand and ambassador of ‘savoir recevoir’ throughout the world. The beauty and refinement of the setting particularly appealed to us, and echoed that of our Parisian home. It’s a promise for customers to live a unique and grandiose experience.”
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Nicolas Gronier, Vice President Global Marketing of Sofitel and Sofitel Legend, echoed these sentiments: “As we celebrate Sofitel’s Diamond Jubilee, we are showcasing the brand’s French zest all over the world and this includes our commitment to gastronomic excellence. From our new Haute Croissanterie concept to the fine-dining journeys at Le Beaulieu, we strive to showcase highly authentic and exquisite cuisine.”
This unprecedented event promises to be a feast for the senses, transporting diners nearly 10,000 kilometres from the heart of Paris to the vibrant streets of Hanoi. For those seeking to experience the pinnacle of French gastronomy in a setting of unmatched elegance, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
For more information or to make a booking for the Tour d’Argent experience in Hanoi, please call (+84) 0243 826 6919 (ext. 8200), email Bang.Au@sofitel.com, or visit (http://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com).
