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Frédy Girardet: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Frédy Girardet? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Frédy Girardet
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Frédy Girardet (born 17 November 1936) is a Swiss chef who cooks in the French tradition. Often considered one of the greatest chefs of the 20th Century, his self-named restaurant Chez Girardet (now Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville) in Crissier, Switzerland (near Lausanne, Switzerland) earned three Michelin stars and before Girardet's retirement in 1996 was often called the greatest restaurant in the world.

Quick facts about Frédy Girardet

  • Full name: Frédy Girardet
  • Born: 1936-11-17
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q467539

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Who is Frédy Girardet?

Frédy Girardet (born 17 November 1936) is a Swiss chef who cooks in the French tradition.

What nationality is Frédy Girardet?

Frédy Girardet is Switzerland.

When was Frédy Girardet born?

Frédy Girardet was born on 1936-11-17.

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