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The famous French chef, Cyril Lignac, offers up his bistro-style cooking in a typically Parisian establishment in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres quarter, which he has named Le Chardenoux des Pres. By revisiting 40 of the great classic recipes, Cyril Lignac turns the spotlight back on the specialities of French cuisine, without ever losing sight of tradition and the importance of local produce. Brocciu macaroni and chard in a gratin with mature Parmesan, monkfish cooked with tandoori spices, pain perdu with cherries, ice cream made with Sicilian pistachios... Discover simple dishes that will delight your guests.