Yesterday
1248
Louis IX, the French King later canonized as Saint Louis, ordered the establishment of several professional guilds, including the Ayeurs (goose roasters).
1509
During King Louis XII's reign, this expanded to include the preparation of meats & poultry; hence "Rotisseurs".
Today
1610
The coat of arms was created featuring 2 crossed spits & 4 larding needles surrounded by flames.
1793
The guild cultivated & delevoped culinary arts for 4 centuries, until abolished during the French Revolution.
1950
Chaine des Rotisseurs is founded by Dr. Auguste Bécart; chefs
Louis Giraudon & Marcel Dorin; & journalists Jean Valby & "Prince" Curnonsky (aka Prince of Gatronomes).
Our new logo incorporated the former historic shield, encircled by fleurs-de-lis & chains. The inner chain represents the turning spit & outer chain, the bond of comaraderie that binds us together.
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