Parisian culinary and theatrical worlds collided in a unique collaborative experiment, recently documented in the new book *Hors les murs* (Beyond the Walls). The project, spearheaded by Théâtre de l’Odéon director Julien Gosselin and two-Michelin-starred chef Alexandre Gauthier of La Grenouillère, involved a series of intimate events held in an unconventional setting-a Brutalist-style garage in Paris’s 8th arrondissement-blurring the lines between performance and dining[[1]]. The book, published by Atelier EXB, offers a behind-the-scenes look at this intersection of artistic disciplines.
A Parisian theater director and a Michelin-starred chef have teamed up for a unique, limited-run experience, documenting their collaboration in a new book titled Hors les murs (Beyond the Walls). Julien Gosselin, artistic director of the Théâtre de l’Odéon, and Alexandre Gauthier, whose restaurant La Grenouillère has earned two Michelin stars, recently hosted a series of intimate gatherings in a Brutalist-style garage in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
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Hors les murs, published by Atelier EXB in 2025, chronicles the experience, which existed somewhere between a traditional restaurant and a theatrical performance. The pair describe it as an exploration of the intersection of their respective arts, highlighting their common ground and individual approaches to creation.La Grenouillère, located at 19 rue de la Grenouillère 62170 La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, continues to draw acclaim for its innovative cuisine.
Gosselin currently leads the Théâtre de l’Odéon in Paris.
