At the French Residence in Ho Chi Minh City, “Goût de France 2026” unfolds as a celebration of culinary heritage. Through immersive ateliers, guests are invited to experience the finesse of French cuisine, wine, and table culture where each gesture, flavour, and detail reflects a timeless pursuit of refinement and cultural exchange.
Within the serene enclave of the French Residence, an evocative expression of French gastronomy takes shape this April. “Goût de France 2026” arrives not as a grand spectacle, but as a carefully orchestrated encounter, one that invites participants to engage with the subtleties of a culinary tradition revered for its discipline, artistry, and enduring sense of occasion.
Across two curated days, the programme reveals itself through a sequence of immersive ateliers designed to bridge knowledge and experience. The journey begins with wine, where an oenology masterclass offers an introduction to the landscapes and philosophies that define France’s great vineyards. From structure to aroma, each glass becomes a narrative, unfolding with quiet complexity.
The following day transitions into the kitchen, where technique meets intuition. Under the guidance of accomplished chefs, participants are invited to compose a complete French déjeuner, navigating the balance between precision and creativity. This shared act of preparation evolves naturally into a communal table, where the pleasures of cuisine extend beyond taste into conversation and connection.
Parallel to these culinary explorations, the art de la table is brought into focus with equal care. Through the expertise of seasoned hospitality professionals, the rituals of service and presentation are reinterpreted as expressions of elegance—subtle, intentional, and deeply rooted in culture.
At the heart of this edition is a dialogue between France and Vietnam, embodied by chefs such as Thao Na, Alain Pham, and Nguyen Quoc Lap, whose journeys reflect a seamless blending of influences. Complemented by the refined selection of French wines curated by Parcelles and the savoir-faire of Hôtel des Arts, the experience achieves a harmonious balance between tradition and contemporary sensibility.
In Saigon, “Goût de France” does more than celebrate gastronomy; it affirms its role as a living, evolving language, one that continues to inspire, connect, and endure.
