Alain Ducasse is one of the most renowned chefs of his generation. Born in the Landes region of western France, he is also a restaurant designer, hotelier and teacher of the culinary arts. His current stable of restaurants includes Plaza Ath n e (Paris), Jules Verne (Eiffel Tower, Paris), The Dorchester (London), and he is the only chef to hold 19 Michelin stars throughout his career.