Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The home of Auguste Escoffier is a now a museum with several exhibits on this famous French cook, considered by many the father of modern culinary art. We will welcome you from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, every day.
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- LaBuiProvince of Brescia, Italy34 contributionsEscoffier's house museum was a surprise. The Italian Guide was not even marked, luckily that curiosity and the desire to go beyond the routes beaten by the masses led us to this very nice little village where the great French chef was born. The museum is right in the house where he grew up, located in the centre of the village of Villeneuve-Loubet, between Nice and Cannes The Museum, which is private and managed by the Auguste Escoffier Foundation (recognized as a public benefit foundation), is the only Museum of Culinary Art in France A pleasant and interesting visit that testifies to the life and work of this great master of cooking. Interesting the top floor where historical menus are displayed, is a nice dip in history. At the end of the visit we were also offered the Pesca Melba, the invention of the great chef. Drop by, visit the house museum and then stop to taste the good food at the little restaurant just a few steps from the museum, L'Auberge Fleurie. They seem to be followers of the Escoffier school. Like all French restaurants it is expensive, but if you take "La formulae" (the menu of the day) it is convenient.Bongiorno Minimoj , Grazie mille per il suo commento positivo e per tutti i dettagli che ha fornito ai nostri futuri visitatori italiani! Tutto il team è lieto che abbiate apprezzato la vostra visita! Non vediamo l'ora di rivedervi.Written August 29, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 25, 2024
- StëphZurich, Switzerland2 contributions❤️A small museum with a big heart!❤️ 🍽️A fascinating journey into the world of this culinary genius, a man with humanistic values and an impeccable approach. It is a real pleasure to discover his approach and see that hard work, coupled with a touch of genius and a little luck, always leads to success! 🇩🇪 I strongly recommend the audio guide, which greatly enriches the visit. The translations into German are excellently done. 👏🏻A big praise to the Escoffier Foundation for this great experience!Hallo Stëph ! Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Besuchserfahrung mit uns und den Internetnutzern zu teilen. Unser Team freut sich, dass Ihnen das Eintauchen in die Welt der Küche dank der Kommentare im Audioguide so gut gefallen hat. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie wiederzusehen!Written August 29, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
- DETHIER MProvince of Alicante, Spain197 contributionsMagnificent museum of Culinary Art on several floors depending on the themes (furniture, dishes, menus, creations , a projection room ...) at least two hours visit A trip back in time to discover a visionary character at the origin of the brigades and a humanist!!Bonjour, Merci beaucoup pour votre avis élogieux. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre visite au Musée et la mise en valeur d'Auguste Escoffier. Votre enthousiasme pour notre collection nous touche énormément.Written October 9, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 30, 2024
- S F2 contributionsMagnificent museum that reflects the prodigious work of Monsieur Escoffier. Culinary Art in all its glory. I had a great time and thank my friend Laurence Dancel for welcoming me to this museum and sharing her professional knowledge. I'll be back soon to see this beautiful place again. Sophie FACHE (Dieppe 76 Seine-Maritime)Bonjour Sophie Fache. Nous vous remercions d’avoir partagé votre expérience positive avec les internautes. L’équipe du musée est ravie d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite et merci pour votre commentaire sur Laurence. Au plaisir de vous revoir.Written August 27, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 23, 2024
- AlfredoSansepolcro, Italy257 contributionsA discovery made in my Tour on the French Riviera by chance. I had grandfather's manuscripts at home, but then I went into the Bordeaux City region. I discovered that the Chef was one of the Roman Emperor Magnus dynasty, and that his name comes from the birth of Charlemagne on August 14th. Alfredo cook, was one of the exponents of the Royal household in the Kingdom of Italy who handed down the Imperial knowledge of Posillipo.Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten January 28, 2025
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Bernard P
Cagnes-sur-Mer, France161 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Laurence, a dynamic member of the Auguste Escoffier Museum association, gave us the honors of the museum dedicated not only to a great master of cuisine but also to a humanist concerned with the social well-being of the culinary professions, to a thinking visionary from the beginning of the 20th century to a European confederation.
Not to be missed and don't hesitate to spend more than 2 hours there
And between June and September a surprise at the end of the course!!!
Not to be missed and don't hesitate to spend more than 2 hours there
And between June and September a surprise at the end of the course!!!

Written September 16, 2023
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Bonjour Bernard P, merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire et pour Laurence. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre visite au musée et la surprise aussi qui est disponible jusqu’au 30 septembre !
Written October 4, 2023
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Molndal
122 contributions
Jul 2021
Charming museum! The birth house of Auguste Escoffier, the most famous of all chefs. This is a history less well as an aesthetic experience. Signs are in english as well as french and there's an audio guide which enhances the visit. Small but fun. Very friendly staff and we were also given a cup of Peach Melba for free (summer 2021). The village of Villeneuve-Lobet itself is also worth a visit, a medieval town with a fortress. If you are at or can get to the train station of Cagnes sur Mer, you can get the bus 500 towards Grasse from there which will get you to Villeneuve- Loubet in only 5 minutes (and for only 1,50 euros).
Written July 26, 2021
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Hello,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your visit with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to our museum. We are indeed fortunate to be located in a charming village.
Written September 18, 2021
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Guy M
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2021
A surprisingly interesting and well displayed museum to the memory of the great chef, with also a good deal of history about how French cuisine came to dominate the kitchens of the 20th century. A very pleasant surprise at the end was to be given in the courtyard a delicious peche melba ice cream. The audio guide was well worth the 3 euro extra cost.
Written August 28, 2021
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Hello,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your visit experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed this dive into the world of French gastronomy.
Written September 19, 2021
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MeredithAussie
Melbourne, Australia1,829 contributions
Feb 2020
What a great find!
Luckily I had GPS in the car to help me find this place and a nearby carpark at the top of the hill near the church and castle. It was just a short walk down to the museum through the narrow passageways and stairways.
The museum is a treasure-trove of information about French culinary arts, and in particular Auguste Escoffier. It is well laid out and fairly well captioned, but paying the extra 3 euros for an audio guide is a very good investment.
If you have any interest in the history of French cuisine, this is a must-see attraction. I particularly loved looking at the historic menus on the top floor!
Luckily I had GPS in the car to help me find this place and a nearby carpark at the top of the hill near the church and castle. It was just a short walk down to the museum through the narrow passageways and stairways.
The museum is a treasure-trove of information about French culinary arts, and in particular Auguste Escoffier. It is well laid out and fairly well captioned, but paying the extra 3 euros for an audio guide is a very good investment.
If you have any interest in the history of French cuisine, this is a must-see attraction. I particularly loved looking at the historic menus on the top floor!
Written August 1, 2020
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Dear Meredith,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and with Internet users. Your compliments go straight to our hearts.
Your positive feedback encourages us to continue our missions of conservation and transmission of French culinary heritage.
They are several carparks nearby the Museum. We propose to our visitors to park their cars in the Pôle Culturel Auguste Escoffier and follow on foot the “Balade Escoffier” (Escoffier Walk).
Written November 6, 2020
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Lynnie B
Brisbane, Australia156 contributions
Jul 2022
If you’re into restaurants that specialise in French cuisine or cooking it at home, a visit to the birthplace of the chef that many consider the “father” of modern French cuisine is well worth a visit.
Located in the 18th-century Provençal house in the old town, or village area, in Villeneuve-Loubert, where Auguste Escoffier was born and raised, the Museum of Culinary Art is a splendid way to get to know the life and times of the “Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs” and the history of French cuisine at large.
Afterwards, it was a treat to enjoy the museum’s complimentary “Peach Melba”, which Chef Escoffier invented in the late 1900s to honour the Australian soprano, Nellie Melba.
Located in the 18th-century Provençal house in the old town, or village area, in Villeneuve-Loubert, where Auguste Escoffier was born and raised, the Museum of Culinary Art is a splendid way to get to know the life and times of the “Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs” and the history of French cuisine at large.
Afterwards, it was a treat to enjoy the museum’s complimentary “Peach Melba”, which Chef Escoffier invented in the late 1900s to honour the Australian soprano, Nellie Melba.
Written July 29, 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to describe and share your visit experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed visiting his birthplace, considered by some chefs to be a place of pilgrimage.
Written August 1, 2022
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Vierdank
Stockholm, Sweden6,806 contributions
Jul 2022
My third visit to Musée Escoffier. Very nice museum. Albeit rather small there is much to see and learn.
The chocolate room (refridgerated!) with sculptures and art pieces made entirely of chocolate and sugar are spectacular.
Small shop at the entrance where you can buy some "kitchen stuff" (towels, napkins etc) with the Escoffier name embroidered.
Generous opening times, but closed between 13-14. Check times on their site.
Entrance 6 EUR (2022).
The chocolate room (refridgerated!) with sculptures and art pieces made entirely of chocolate and sugar are spectacular.
Small shop at the entrance where you can buy some "kitchen stuff" (towels, napkins etc) with the Escoffier name embroidered.
Generous opening times, but closed between 13-14. Check times on their site.
Entrance 6 EUR (2022).
Written July 10, 2022
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Bonjour,
Merci pour votre fidélité et votre commentaire très positif ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez toujours autant de plaisir à visiter notre musée.
Nous développons constamment les produits de notre boutique afin de vous proposer de nouveaux articles !
En effet, nos informations pratiques (horaires d'ouverture, tarifs) peuvent être consultées sur notre site internet qui est régulièrement mis à jour.
Written August 2, 2022
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Pamela B
2 contributions
Aug 2021
This museum is a must visit for anyone who loves French cuisine and is interested in its roots. The front desk offered a warm and knowledgeable welcome. Audio support was available in several languages. We were delighted by the termination: peach melba for each visitor!
Written August 12, 2021
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Hello,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your opinion about our Museum and for your recommendation.
Written September 19, 2021
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Sara N
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg5 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The museum is made with much love and care, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming to children. A little quiz for our daughter kept her entertained. Do get the audio guides for additional information. A lovely surprise at the end with a yummy sampling of Escoffier’s peche melba. Absolutely recommend!
Written August 31, 2020
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Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It encourages us to pursue our missions of transmission and conservation of this wonderful culinary heritage. We are happy that your daughter enjoyed the visit.
Written November 6, 2020
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Voyager09748986624
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Very helpful at reception desk. Not expensive - 6 Euros plus 3 for excellent aidio guide. Extremely interesting and well laid out. Loved it. Didnt appreciate the film at the end...too many chefs de cuisine wanting to talk about themselves and not responding to the question actually put to them! But it didnt detract from an excellent visit!
Written January 16, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and future visitors. We are happy that you enjoyed the visit. We will take into account your observations about the film in our thoughts for the future.
Written November 6, 2020
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Suzanne88823
Cheltenham, UK182 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This museum was so enjoyable to walk round with a listening guide. I throughly enjoyed the experience and I will certainly be returning because there is so much to see. One of the rooms has everything about chocolate and when you walk in the aroma of chocolate is gorgeous. The village is beautiful too. I highly recommend it.
Written April 15, 2019
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Dear Suzanne,
We are glad that you enjoy the guided tour of our Museum. Thank you for sharing your experience with the future visitors. Don’t hesitate to come back during the summer. We offer the Peach Melba for all visitors between June and September.
Written April 25, 2019
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Hi how can I get there from the train station in nice ? Many thanks
Written October 7, 2019
Hello, you can take the train from Nice to Cagnes-sur-Mer. The station is 30 minutes walk from the Museum. It's closer than the station "Villeneuve-Loubet".
Or, you can take the bus n°500 from Nice to Grasse. The bus stop is "Villeneuve-Loubet Village" and it is located 2 minutes walk from the Museum.
Written October 9, 2019
Do we need to purchase tickets in advance or can we buy them when we visit?
Written June 11, 2018
hi how easy to get from nice using buses or train is it easy acess any steps is there disable or easy acess toiletrs thanks
Written March 30, 2018
Dear Scottish Lady,
You can take the train from Nice to Cagnes-sur-Mer (closer than the train station of Villeneuve-Loubet) and after you have a 30 minutes walk to the Museum.
Then, we advise you to take the bus 500 from Nice to the station 'Villeneuve-Loubet Village" and you will be at only a 5 minutes walk from the Museum.
We confirm you that we have toilets. Unfortunately, as we are situated in an old village house, we don't have an elevator and the house is distributed over 5 floors.
If you have others questions, you can contact us at the +334.93.20.80.51
We hope that we can welcome you soon to the birthplace of Auguste Escoffier.
Written April 12, 2018
MILLCITYDAIRY
Scranton, Pennsylvania
We are staying in Paris this coming March of 1 week. How difficult would it be for us to find transportation to the Mussee de l'Art Culinare for a group of 12 people? Approximately what is the distance in miles?
Thanks
Written December 31, 2014
With the quality of museums in Paris, I'm not sure it's worth a trip to Villeneuve Loubet for the Escoffier culinary museum.
You will need to travel to Nice via train (about 11 hours) or via airplane (1.5 hours - about 150 Euros), than a taxi or an Uber to Villeneuve Loubet (about 30 minutes).
Written March 30, 2018
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