Originally from Tours, Sébastien Richard began his career in 1988 with Michelin-starred chef Alain Couturier, earning the title of Best Apprentice in the Centre region. In 1994, he became sous-chef to Thierry Marx at the Hôtel du Cheval Blanc in Nîmes. He then opened his own restaurant, La Table de Sébastien, in Istres in 1998, which received a Michelin star in 2010. In 2022, he founded the solidarity-based restaurant Le République in Marseille through the association La Petite Lili, offering gastronomic cuisine at full price and at a symbolic €1 for the most vulnerable groups. Despite its social impact, he announced the restaurant’s closure in 2025 due to economic constraints. Committed and versatile, he now continues his work in education, inclusion, and responsible gastronomy.
