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Press Review – September 2015
La Bastide Bruno Oger
Villa Archange – Bistrot des Anges – Ange Bar
The renaissance of an ancient edifice The Domaine Notre-Dame-des-Anges owes its name to the 16th-century chapel found on the site.
The Chavanne de Dalmassy and Cosmétatos residences on the estate were most likely built in the 18th
century. In 1820, the estate was the property of Jean Carbonel, great-grandfather of Alice Chavanne de
Dalmassy. A document dating from this period establishes the presence of a stable, a courtyard, the
chapel, a house, two orange groves, and an oil mill.
In the beginning, there was only one property.
Over the course of this century, the property saw several
tenants, including an American prior to World War II, who
restored the old stable and converted it into a house. This
residence thereafter became Maison Cosmétatos through the
marriage of Alice Chavanne de Dalmassy’s sister.
The separation of the estate was made more pronounced by the
construction of a wall beside the Chavanne de Dalmassy house,
the unhappy fruit of a disagreement between Mr. Cosmétatos
and his sister-in-law. Mrs. Chavanne de Dalmassy took great
interest in the culinary arts and even authored a cookbook. Her
life’s companion, James de Coquet, was a culinary columnist for
Le Figaro newspaper. Mrs. Chavanne de Dalmassy held onto the
estate until her death, when it was passed on by bequest to the
City of Le Cannet.
Today, a new beginning for the estate.
The A3 Studio architectural firm in Mandelieu worked in close cooperation with the national Architecte
des Bâtiments de France (as, it must be remembered, the estate perimeter is a listed historic site) and
created three very different but highly complementary concepts.
One year after laying the foundation stone on May 16, 2009, the Bastide opened to much celebration on
May 7, 2010, with no fewer than 500 guests, including three-star chefs Georges Blanc and Anne-Sophie
Pic as the establishment’s “godfather and godmother,” Michèle Tabarot, Deputy Mayor of Le Cannet,
and ex Cannes Film Festival President Gilles Jacob.
The entire establishment represents 1,400m² of buildings on wooded grounds stretching over 5,000m², all
just 10 minutes from Cannes on a main road well-served by public transport.
The renaissance of an ancient edifice
Bruno Oger, the rise of a great Chef
Bruno Oger was born on May 9, 1966, in Morbihan in
northwestern France. He fell in love with cuisine at the
tender age of 12, decided to make it his future career, and
swore that one day he would work in a Michelin Guide three-
star restaurant. He earned his CAP (vocational training
certificate) in 1983, then his cuisine BEP (technical school
certificate) from the Lycée Hôtelier de Dinard in Brittany.
When he was 21, he landed two interviews on the same day
with two of France’s greatest chefs, Paul Bocuse and Georges
Blanc. He thus kept the promise he had made to himself and
chose to work in Vonnas, Bresse, with Georges Blanc at his
prestigious three-star restaurant.
In 1989, Georges Blanc gave Bruno the opportunity to
represent him and manage the kitchens at Normandy, one of
the restaurants at Bangkok’s Oriental Hotel (one of the
world’s most beautiful luxury hotels) and that is how, at 23
years of age, Bruno Oger came to oversee a team of 15 cooks.
In 1993, he returned to join Georges Blanc as executive chef.
In 1995, he was recruited to manage the
kitchens at a luxury hotel on La Croisette
in Cannes, the Majestic Barrière. On his
29th birthday and the day before the start
of the Cannes Film Festival, he opened the
La Villa des Lys restaurant, a Mecca of
gourmet dining for discerning
connoisseurs.
In 1997, he was awarded a first star in the
Michelin Guide. Three years later, the
Chef earned a score of 18/20 and was
voted Meilleur Cuisinier de l’Année by the
Gault-Millau gastronomy guide.
On May 16, 2003, he personally received
the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres medal
from Jean-Jacques Aillagon, Minister for
Culture and Communication.
In 2005, he was given a second star in the
Michelin Guide. His talent and inventiveness
were now recognized by his peers and the
gourmet culinary press.
Bruno Oger plays a major role in the Cannes
Film Festival. He has produced the most
important official dinners, including those
celebrating the festival’s 50th, 60th , 65th,
66th, 67th & 68th anniversaries.
On May 16, 2009, in the presence of Michèle
Tabarot, Deputy Mayor of Le Cannet, and
Sub-Prefect Claude Serra, he set the
foundation stone for his undertaking in Le
Cannet on the French Riviera.
On February 28, 2011, only 10 months after
the inauguration, the Chef ’s got two Michelin
stars at “La Villa Archange”
Chef Bruno Oger with the International Film Festival
2013 Grand Jury.
Chef Bruno Oger with Monica Belluci, Pedro Almodovar,
Vincent Cassel and Quentin Tarantino in the Tente Agora in the
International Film Festival in Cannes.
3 different worlds in one unique setting It is a unique, down-to-earth ambiance where you quickly find yourself feeling absolutely at home.
Within this one site are multiple dining possibilities and the luxury of taking your time in the shade of
the olive trees, amidst the century-old timber in the courtyard, under the pergola, or beside the water
wall.
La Villa Archange : a gourmet restaurant, two Michelin stars, that has preserved all the inimitable
character of a private mansion with décor that is at once plush and refined, opening onto a private,
shaded inner courtyard under ancient, towering trees.
Le Bistrot des Anges : a fashionable, friendly brasserie that exudes a cosy, welcoming and authentic
atmosphere, serving traditional cuisine of “home-style” dishes at easy-to-digest prices, and the choice of
eating in the glass-enclosed dining room or beside the fountain in the pergola.
L’Ange Bar : a meeting place with décor in fluid, indubitably “Hemingwayesque” lines, where you and
your friends can meet for tea or drinks, comfortably settled in leather armchairs in a quiet, relaxed
environment.
La Villa Archange
A 26 seat 2 Michelin star gourmet restaurant with an
intimate, warm, and friendly ambiance.
An exclusive setting of two rooms, including a small
salon that seats 10 and opens out onto a private
inner courtyard shaded by century-old trees.
You may choose your own wine from our cellar with
the expert guidance of our sommelier.
Menus :
Déjeuner Découverte 98€ (lunch only)
L’Archange 110€
Plats signature 150€
La Table des Anges 210€
Open evenings Tuesday through Saturday and for
lunch on Friday and Saturday. Private parking.
Urchin and Shells, Chablis Marinière
Grapefruit Granita and Confit Segments,
Provence Wine Jelly.
Lobster Minestrone Soup
With Tomato Water
Lobster and Caviar Aquarium
Scallops Chess Board with Truffle and Lemon
Caviar
Mandarin Granita
White Chocolate and Apricot Ice Cream
Pink Grapefruit and White Chocolate Angel
Wild Strawberry Traou Mad
Le Bistrot des Anges
A modern brasserie bursting with character where the stones
once belonging to the Dalmassy house were renovated to find
new life on the bistrot walls. The décor recalls an American-style
loft, giving guests the impression of having always known the
place – a feeling of “Home Sweet Home.”
The glass-enclosed dining room seats 120 and was built with full
respect for the historic perimeter, and 70 additional places await
on the shaded terrace under the pergola.
The Bistrot serves chef ’s cuisine with traditional, “home-style”
dishes at easy-to-digest prices.
Menus :
Formule Bistrot at 25,50 and 31€
Formule Anti-Crise at 37€
Le « Comptoir des Anges » at 41€
Le Plat du Marché at 18,50€
Chariot des douceurs at 8,50€ / piece
Le Bistrot des Anges is open daily for lunch and dinner.
A 50-place private parking lot is available for guests.
From now on, le Bistrot des Anges appears in the “Red Guide” –
Les Bonnes Petites Tables – 2015, and get a BIB GOURMAND
that means it is rewarded for its quality and its French-style-
authenticity.
Sardine and Vegetables Crunchy
Scallops Casserole with Aioli
ZucchiniFlower stuffed with Gambas
Squid and Provence
Confit Salad
Mi-Ange Mi-Démon
Sylvain Mathy’s Dessert Trolley
An elegant and extraordinary bar with emerald-green walls strewn with period paintings
found in the vestiges of the estate.
The bar includes two small salons that add a quirky touch to the place: the mirrored red
room is rich with the color of love and passion.
The walls of the blue room are covered with paintings by Hélène Oger. Here her works
are offbeat offshoots of her primary style, taking the form of “ex-votos,” or thanksgiving
plaques. An “ex-voto” is an offering to God bearing a phrase of gratitude for the
granting of a request or favor. The versions hanging in the blue room thank the gods of
the restaurant business, among others, displaying the ultimate in wry, wacky humor,
serving as both décor and sly commentary.
At teatime, you can sample the pastries of the moment and, when evening falls, a
selection of gourmet snacks to enjoy with a whimsical cocktail creation of the house – Le
Caprice des Anges.
L’Ange Bar
La Galerie d’Art
Bruno Oger and his Hélène wife wanted to add a cultural dimension to their establishment.
Hélène Oger, a tremendous admirer of the works of Pierre Bonnard, whose oeuvre is found in
the Le Cannet museum, displays her paintings inside La Villa Archange and will soon hold
painting workshops.
Regional artists will also be able to exhibit their works there.
Learn more about Hélène Oger’s artwork and professional path on her website:
www.helene-oger.com
The word “allegory” alone could sum up Hélène Oger’s artistic and philosophical approach:
textured impressions of wisdom, humanity, kindness, lucidity, and dreams…all barely masked
by the decorative effects of theatrical settings. It is a Commedia dell' arte style with cult
personages, animal disguises, and sumptuous, festive colors…and the hidden truths that an oft-
present “third eye," subtly slipped into the work, invites you discover by looking beyond
appearances.
The Art Gallery
Livres de Cuisine
Wheter you are a cooking amateur or a professional one, discover in
exclusivity our Chef recipes.
For passionated beginners, Chef suggests his
recipes from le Bistrot des Anges.
Culinary Books
For those who are more comfortable with
cooking, our Chef offers you his recipe from
the Gastronomic 2 Michelin Stars Restaurant
La Villa Archange.
Contact et Accessibilité
Bastide Bruno Oger
Rue de l’Ouest
06110 Le Cannet – Côte d’Azur
Tél : 04.92.18.18.28
Fax : 04.93.46.28.68
www.bruno-oger.com
La Bastide Bruno Oger has a private parking lot with 50 spaces and a turnaround area to
facilitate bus access.
Bruno Oger : Owner and Head Chef
Sylvain Mathy : Director – Pastry Chef
Jacques Di Guisto : Executive Chef
Cécile MOATTI : Press and Communication
Contact and Location