Portrait: Bertrand Chery, director of the Gorges de la Loire cruises in Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
Can you tell us about your journey to the direction of the cruise ship? I succeeded my father-in-law, Michel Collot, at the controls of the electric vessel Le Grangent. Graduated in marketing and communication, I worked for twenty years in the media and event communication. I got my first pleasure boating license at 28 and earned my…
Portrait of a chef: Sandy Caire Le Barret in Beauzac
How did you get the urge to cook? Quite naturally, in my childhood in Monistrol-sur-Loire, alongside my mother who was an excellent cook! What is your background ? After several extras at the Auberge du Pont in Pont de Lignon, I joined the hotel school in Saint-Chamond. With my CAP in hand, I was able to work in…
Portrait of chefs: Charlotte and Alexandre Roy from the Lou Pinatou inn in Solignac-sous-Roche
A couple of young chefs on their way to the stars! Alexandre and Charlotte Roy offer, in their inn, tasty cuisine and pastries, close to nature and based on local products. In 2018, they get a Bib gourmand! Whether it's in the bistro or in the gourmet restaurant, gourmets are equal and…
Portrait of chef: Bruno Montcoudiol, pastry chef Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Based in rue du commerce in Monistrol-sur-Loire since 2008, Bruno Montcoudiol is one of the MOFs and has won the title of world pastry champion. Why did you choose this profession and what is your professional background? It is the gluttony that led me to pastry as well as the creative side. I started…
Jordan Sarrou, Monistrolian mountain bike world champion
Jordan Sarrou was born in 1992 in Saint-Etienne. He grew up in Monistrol-sur-Loire and started mountain biking at the Sainte-Sigolène club: Golène Evasion. Godfather of the Gorges de la Loire mountain biking area, the local child answered some of our questions. His record World Champion in 2020 Winner in tandem with…
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