Patrick Pomarès: Pastry Chef

Patrick Pomarès was 15 years old when he fell in love with pastry cuisine and decided to go and study the art in Draguignan, where he stayed for six years - after which he discovered Cannes and spent three years at the Palm Beach Casino.

Between 1988 to 1991, he spent several seasons at a ski resort called Courchevel, at the Carlina hotel before moving to Meribel and the hotel Belvedere (1* Michelin Guide).Patrick first met Serge Gouloumès in 1991, when they opened a great 4* hotel, Aspen Park in Méribel, which achieved a rating of 14/20 in the Gault et Millau.

After two years, Patrick needed more sunshine, so he headed back to the South of France, to the Mas du Langoustier (1* Michelin guide and 17/20 in Gault et Millau), beforespending a few months at the Hotel de Crillon with Christophe Felder, the national reference in pastry.

Then, in 1993, he discovered a great house where he felt very much at home: la Côte St. Jacques in Joigny (Yonne Departement) where he spent nine years. The hotel and restaurant is one of the leading establishments in gastronomy: 3* in Michelin and 19.5/20in Gault et Millau!

During this time, Patrick honed his skills to the highest standard, whilst managing to make time to train other pastry chefs around the world, including Le Méridien in London and the Hotel de l’Europe in Moscow.

In 1998, he was named “Best Pastry Chef of the Year” by another famous French gastronomic guide: Guide Champérard.

In 2001 Patrick arrived at Le Mas Candille, joining forces with Serge Gouloumès again for the opening of Restaurant Candille.

Peacefully nestled on the top of the hill above Cannes, Le Mas Candille is a deluxe 4* hotel offering classical elegance with a hint of informal luxury and an exceptional personal service, which will satisfy anyone in search of an unforgettable experience in the vicinity of Cannes.

Situated in the enchanting medieval village of Mougins, at an altitude of 260m and 7kms from the centre of Cannes, in 40,000 square metres of private grounds - Le Mas Candille remains a natural haven in harmony with the cosmopolitan life of the world famous city of Cannes.

Its individuality stems from its geographical location and in its inimitable atmosphere, which combines serenity with conviviality. The transformation of this 18th century farmhouse into a luxurious charming hotel, which blends the old with the new, has required all the skills and vision of a professional team, coupled with an inexhaustible supply of passion and imagination.

Le Mas Candille
Boulevard Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins
France
Tel: +33 (0) 492 28 43 43
Fax: +33 (0) 492 28 43 40
Email: info@lemascandille.com
Website: www.lemascandille.com