Dinner – Conference ⎮ Meeting with Claudine Speltz

Dinner – Conference ⎮ Meeting with Claudine Speltz

An accomplished female entrepreneur and committed activist, Claudine Speltz will share her inspiring journey with us while addressing a topic that is close to our hearts: gender equality and the evolving role of women in modern society. Drawing on her experience within the National Council of Women of Luxembourg (CNFL), of which she is currently the president, she will provide us with insightful reflections on the challenges and progress in this essential struggle for all women.

We look forward to welcoming you starting at 7:00 PM for an evening filled with exchanges, accompanied by a friendly dinner in the warm atmosphere of La Mirabelle restaurant.

Don’t miss this opportunity for inspiration and dialogue!

A Gastronomic Dinner with a Feminine Touch: The Union of Plant-Based Creations and Chocolate

A Gastronomic Dinner with a Feminine Touch: The Union of Plant-Based Creations and Chocolate

Unique Menu:

  • Lettuce & Maritime Pine
  • Haddock Stuffed with Charente Marsh Algae, Celery Stalk & Geranium
  • Surprise Chocolate Dessert

I’m Marion, a lover of life, beauty, and of course, gastronomy. If you were expecting to read about discipline and strict rigor here, you’ll be surprised. Instead, I’ll speak of passion, emotion, and love, without which, I believe, nothing meaningful can be created. I’ll leave it to Marcel Proust to masterfully articulate what cuisine with a capital “C” can evoke, and I’ll humbly follow his footsteps with chocolates that blend simplicity, authenticity, and originality.

Inspired by childhood memories, boundless curiosity, and sensitivity to materials, textures, and scents, I strive to share all of that in each bite (or more) of indulgence.

With a vibrant imagination and a childlike soul, I’ve chosen to craft artisanal chocolate my way, staying true to my principles:

  • Sustainable and mindful consumption (though not always “reasonable”).
  • No preservatives or artificial flavors.
  • Top-quality ingredients sourced locally and with minimal processing. In an era dominated by chemistry and industrial food, I believe in a return to authenticity.
  • Less sugar. Praliné, yes—but with more hazelnuts and less sugar for better taste and guilt-free enjoyment!
  • Eco-friendly packaging, including compostable boxes made from cacao beans.

In short: Love and Chocolate.


His cooking celebrates nature and plant-based flavors with honesty and commitment. Inspired by natural formations like reed beds—integral to ecosystems as they nourish and sustain countless species and purify waters—Florian’s work is an ode to nature.

He meticulously draws out the essence of simple, raw ingredients, working closely with farmers, breeders, and artisans to create a monthly renewed menu that highlights one product per dish. Each plate tells the story of a terroir and a meeting, reflecting the chef’s plant-focused culinary identity.

In perfect harmony with the cuisine, the wine list features vintners committed to biodynamic practices. Each wine complements the chef’s vision: pure, simple, and deeply rooted in nature.

Design in the Service of Luxury and Craftsmanship

Design in the Service of Luxury and Craftsmanship

Since 2012, renowned designer Nicolas Le Moigne has led the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship at ECAL.

This program aims to equip students with the skills to engage with sectors of excellence as diverse as fine watchmaking, fashion, cosmetics, gastronomy, and technology. Through close collaborations with prestigious companies and heritage-rich Maisons, as well as visits to manufacturing sites and meetings with key figures in the international design scene, students have the unique opportunity to confront the realities and challenges of the luxury industry.

A captivating luncheon and an immersive dive into the challenges of design in the service of the world’s most prestigious Maisons.

What a pleasure to welcome Nicolas Le Moigne to discuss design in the service of the aspirations of Luxury and Craftsmanship, both today and in the future. This is precisely the focus of the Master’s program he leads at the École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne. An aesthetic and avant-garde journey he invites us on—an event not to be missed!”— Béril Gurdogan

PARTENAIRES

Healing hearts and changing lives

Healing hearts and changing lives

Eric Cheysson, Born in February 1951 in Seine-Maritime, Eric Cheysson has held various leadership roles in public hospitals and been an active member of professional organizations, such as the French Society of Vascular Surgery.

In 1980, he became one of the founders of Médecins du Monde.

 

In 1988, along with Professor Alain Deloche, he established La Chaîne de l’Espoir, an organization dedicated to providing the best medical care to the poorest children.

He became its vice president in 1995. One of his major commitments is the significant project of the Mother and Child Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A doctor, humanitarian, and writer, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour (2010) and Grand Commander of the Cambodian Royal Order (2001).

Eric Cheysson is the author of several books, including Afghanistan, la spirale infernale published by Robert Laffont (available for signing at our dinner). This is a moving and powerful tribute to all Afghans who are once again living under the Taliban dictatorship.

 

 

 

Day in Aix-en-Provence

Day in Aix-en-Provence

Our outing to Aix-en-Provence on October 5th is approaching and becoming more defined. At Catherine STARKMAN’s, we will discover a pure form of pictorial art, characterized by a profound exploration of color and texture, which has taken her from Paris to New York, where she spent nearly 20 years.

With BONNARD, one of the great pioneers of modernity, we will explore his elective affinities with Japan and the “images of the floating world.” Thanks to several connections through Delphine Cussac, we have chosen Mado, a cozy bistro-style restaurant, very popular with the locals in Aix.