On December 1st, Artcurial will partner with Pierre Hermé Paris to organize an unprecedented charity auction, marking a great first in the world of French Haute Pâtisserie.
For the first time, the creations of some of the most talented pastry chefs in the world will be brought together to serve an essential cause. In tribute to childhood, its capacity to dream and inspire, this initiative celebrates excellence, creativity and generosity of the profession. Reunited around Pierre Hermé, the great pastry family is mobilized around a common commitment.
The profits of the sale will be fully donated to the association BAB Charity, founded by Alexandre Bader, which works for the well-being and development of children with leukemia and hospitalized at the Armand Troisseau Hospital in Paris. To date, the association has invested more than EUR 2 million in the creation and renovation of sterile rooms, including reception areas for families.
« Through this first charitable auction of Haute Pâtisserie Française, our ambition is to mobilize the talents of our profession around a major cause, with demand, creativity and benevolence. In support of the association BAB Charity, which works for the well-being of hospitalized children, this initiative is also a tribute to those who, from an early age, take an amazing look at our art. » Pierre Hermé
« We are delighted to partner with the greatest names in the French Haute Pâtisserie to organize this charitable event for the benefit of BAB Charity. Pastry is now a culinary art in its own right; bring together these creators around such a project fully reflects the innovative spirit of the Artcurial house. See you next December 1st for a tasteful and visual moment, at the service of a beautiful cause. » – Arnaud Oliveux, auctioneer Artcurial
Each participating conductor is invited to imagine a temporary work, an original creation, or an exclusive experience to live. These lots, unique in their creative and human dimension, will be auctioned at the auction on December 1, 2025.
Nina METAYER : Gourmet experience with the Cheffe including a pastry shop, an exclusive visit and a tasting at the Laboratoire de la Délicatiisserie, in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Yann COVER : Chocolate triptych and gourmet experience with chef at the Yann Couvreur workshop including a pastry shop and tasting in Paris
Cédric GROLET : Photograph of the Patrick Rougereau & Cédric Grolet collection (187 x 127 cm, edition of 7 copies) and Tea time au Meurice
Amaury GUICHON : Private VIP tour by the Chef of the Academy of Pastry in Las Vegas with tasting
Cyril LIGNAC : Pyramid of 85 Bears Guimauve de La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac and tour of the shooting of the Best Pastry with the Chef
With its ambition and scope, this unprecedented event illustrates a vision of pastry, open to the world and focused on the most vulnerable. The mobilization of great names such as Pierre Hermé, Cyril Lignac, Cédric Grolet, Amaury Guichon, Christophe Michalak, Yann Couvreur, Nina Métayer, or Maxime Frédéric testifies to the scope and influence of this solidarity project.