Monaco celebrates Auguste Escoffier: cultural and gastronomic event at AGORA on June 11, 2026

A cultural tribute to Escoffier in the heart of Monaco

The Principality of Monaco pays tribute to one of the most influential figures in world gastronomy: Auguste Escoffier. The initiative is part of a cultural path aimed at enhancing the historical and identity heritage of the region through an event that combines storytelling, art, and cuisine.

The event is organized by the OdP-TRIF association – Transboundary Landscape Observatory, which has long been engaged in promoting cultural and landscape heritage between France and Monaco.

Date, time, and venue of the event

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: AGORA – Maison Diocésaine de Monaco
Address: 18 Rue Bellevue, Monaco
Admission: free (reservation recommended)

Presentation of the comic book “Auguste Escoffier – Maître de la Cuisine Moderne”

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the new work by writer and storyteller Yvon Bertorello, who will introduce the comic book “Auguste Escoffier – Maître de la Cuisine Moderne”.

The work narrates in visual and storytelling form the life and legacy of Escoffier, a figure who revolutionized international cuisine by codifying the foundations of modern haute gastronomy. The comic book makes the story of a chef who transformed cooking into a globally recognized art form accessible to a wider audience.

The historical link between Escoffier and Monaco

The choice of Monaco as the venue is not accidental. It was in the Principality that Auguste Escoffier, born in 1846 in Villeneuve-Loubet, passed away in 1935. Considered an “enfant du pays,” his influence has spanned generations of chefs and culinary professionals.

His legacy remains central to contemporary gastronomy, making him one of the most important figures in international culinary culture.

Culture, memory, and storytelling: the value of the initiative

The event represents much more than a simple book presentation. It is a moment of encounter between culture and memory, where comic storytelling becomes a tool to transmit history and identity.

The OdP-TRIF association thus continues its work of enhancing the cross-border territory, promoting events that bring together different disciplines and diverse audiences.

Reservations and useful information

Admission is free, but reservations are recommended by June 9, 2026.

Reservation email: segreteria@odp-trif.org

The evening will conclude with a convivial gathering designed to encourage exchange among participants and to celebrate Escoffier and his contribution to global gastronomic culture.

The event on June 11, 2026 in Monaco represents a unique opportunity to rediscover the figure of Auguste Escoffier through a contemporary medium such as comics, in a high-level cultural context. An unmissable event for lovers of gastronomy, history, and culture in the heart of the Principality of Monaco.