Overview
- Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close in January 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in summer 2027 after extensive works.
- Founder Raymond Blanc will step back from chef-patron duties to serve as lifetime ambassador after more than four decades.
- Belmond describes the project as a “visionary redevelopment” and an investment in the property’s luxury credentials, with specific plans yet to be disclosed.
- Redundancies are expected during the closure, with multiple reports citing about 150 roles at risk, a figure not confirmed by the company.
- The restaurant has retained two Michelin stars for 41 consecutive years and is known as a training ground for leading chefs.