Pur' - Jean-François Rouquette

PUR' at the Park Hyatt Paris‑Vendôme is a Michelin-starred restaurant born from a collaboration between its head chef and an artist‑architect. The cuisine is modern, guided by terroir, nature and the seasons. The restaurant emphasizes a return to roots and light, precise cooking. The dining room occupies a residence-like setting on Place Vendôme. Hugo Toro reimagined the room with custom tableware and theatrical candles that mark the start and end of dinner; every table object from napkin rings to candles is bespoke to create an intimate, highly detailed atmosphere. Menus are composed according to incoming produce and change with each arrival. The kitchen favours light techniques and employs reductions, emulsions and infusions to reveal pure flavours. Jean‑François Rouquette (Head Chef) is Aveyron-born and held formative posts at Hôtel de Crillon, Grand Véfour, La Palme d'Or and Taillevent. He became owner-chef of La Cantine des Gourmets in 2006, where he earned his first Michelin star, and now leads the kitchen alongside longtime deputy Ai Okabayashi. Specialties include seasonal tasting menus and a Chef's Table tasting experience. Pastry creations come from Naraé Kim, named Gault & Millau Pastry Chef of the Year 2024.