Maison Cousin Competitors

Le Cordon Bleu is a world-renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu continues to evolve by combining innovation and creativity with tradition through the establishment of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in business that focus on the demands of a growing international hospitality industry. Through our international faculty of Teaching Chefs and industry professionals, Le Cordon Bleu applies its distinctive teaching methodology where students gain experience through hands-on learning. Le Cordon Bleu is considered to be the guardian of French culinary technique through its culinary programs that continue to preserve and pass on the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts that have been the cornerstone of French gastronomy for over 500 years.

The history of Parisian tea rooms is intimately tied to the history of the Ladurée family. It all began in 1862, when Louis Ernest Ladurée, a miller from the southwest of France, founded a bakery in Paris at 16 rue Royale. The story of the Ladurée macaron began in the mid-20th century with Pierre Desfontaines, second cousin of Louis Ernest Ladurée, who had the delicious idea of creating a double macaron, two simple macaron shells joined in the middle by a luscious filling. And the rest, as they say, is history. Today, Ladurée is not only the "Fabricant de Douceurs depuis 1862" (Maker of Sweets since 1862), but also a global company bringing the French Art de Vivre to the world.

FAUCHON is a French gourmet brand and is a key player in the world of gastronomy since its origin. Created in 1886 in Paris by Auguste Fauchon, FAUCHON embodies the art of French living around the world. FAUCHON is a very well-known and desirable global brand present in 50+ countries through four fields of expertise: RETAIL ; FOOD & BEVERAGE ; HOSPITALITY and SCHOOL. Partnerships and licenses enable the FAUCHON group to develop and implement quality branded venues thanks to affiliates who share our values and standards of excellence. Internationally renowned for its expertise and know-how, FAUCHON opens 5 points of sale per year on average and offers an extensive variety of products such as pastry, chocolate, tea, sweet and savory fine food products, champagne which are all made in France.