How time flies! Frédéric Anton has been the chef of the Pré Catalan, the legendary Napoleon III lodge nestled in the Bois de Boulogne and refurbished by Pierre-Yves Rochon courtesy of designer furniture and a palette of green, white and silver tones, for over 25 years. Born in Nancy, this celebrity chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France learned the ropes under Joël Robuchon. His tasting menu, which stars top-drawer produce (scallops, langoustine, salmon, caviar) is a masterclass of high-flying understatement and razor-sharp precision. His culinary score, which rises to a crescendo of pure perfection, bears witness to the chef’s experience and vision of fine dining. Not to be missed.